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curtsy

noun/verb
/ˈkɜːrtsi/

Meaning

a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other

Example Sentences

She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.

Synonyms

bow, bend, gesture, salute

Antonyms

ignore, disrespect

Collocations

make a curtsy, perform a curtsy, give a curtsy

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