1. plural of curtsey; respectful bows made by bending the knees and lowering the body, traditionally performed by women and girls
Usage: formal; traditional

1. third person singular present of curtsey; performs a curtsey
Usage: formal; traditional

Examples

• The young dancers practiced their curtseys before the recital.
• She curtseys gracefully when meeting the queen.
• The ballet students learned proper curtseys in their etiquette class.
• At the end of the performance, each ballerina curtseys to the audience.
• The little girl’s curtseys were charming but wobbly.
• She always curtseys when greeting her elderly neighbors.