curtsy
11 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #38,002
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
verb
make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈɝːtsiː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
bending the knees
make a curtsy
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).