1. (

• curtsy ,
• curtsey

) bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women ;

1. (

• curtsy ,
• curtsey

) bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting ;

2. (

• curtsy ,
• bob

) make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand" ;