Definitions for curtsy

curtsy curt·sy

Spelling: [kurt-see]
IPA: /ˈkɜrt si/

Curtsy is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 84 anagrams from letters in curtsy (crstuy).

Definitions for curtsy

noun

  1. a respectful bow made by women and girls, consisting of bending the knees and lowering the body.

verb (used without object)

  1. to make a curtsy.

Origin of curtsy

First recorded in 1520-30; variant of courtesy

Examples for curtsy

There was a tremble in her voice as she slipped from the davenport and bobbed a curtsy.

"My name is Merle Uthoug," said the dark one, with a curtsy.

Frankly, you have puzzled me; and that curtsy caps the climax.

And with a curtsy and a smile she would end this sort of colloquy.

“I dare to say your ladyship is right,” said Dinah, dropping a curtsy.

There is always some one higher up to whom German women must curtsy.

The little girl took it smilingly, made me a curtsy, and went on.

"I shall in all things serve your Grace," said she, with a curtsy.

All women, whatever their husband's rank, must curtsy to a Royal Prince.

The "all-highest Lord" looks daggers at me—I curtsy and smile!

Word Value for curtsy
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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