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Curtsy

Noun

A formal gesture made by women as a sign of respect or greeting, in which the knees are bent and the body is lowered with one foot extended behind the other, and often accompanied by a slight lowering of the head.

Example Sentence:

She performed a graceful curtsy before the queen.

Verb

To perform a curtsy; to make a formal gesture of respect or greeting as a woman by bending the knees and lowering the body.

Example Sentence:

The little girl curtsied politely to her dance instructor.

Noun (Local)

In certain regions, a curtsy can refer to a gift or present given as a sign of friendship or gratitude.

Example Sentence:

As a token of appreciation, she presented a curtsy to her host.