Curtsey

/ˈkɜːtsɪ/ noun verb

A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses one calf of her leg behind the other and briefly bends her knees and lowers her body in deference.

What it means

  1. (noun) A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses one calf of her leg behind the other and briefly bends her knees and lowers her body in deference. “I refused to make so much as a curtsey for the passing nobles, as I am a staunch egalitarian.”
  2. (verb) To make a curtsey. “The hotel's staff variously curtsied, nodded, and bowed to the owner as she passed.”

Letter analysis

  • Curtsey contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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Common questions

What does Curtsey mean?

A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses one calf of her leg behind the other and briefly bends her knees and lowers her body in deference.

How many letters are in Curtsey?

Curtsey has 7 letters.

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