Curtsy has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
2
Alternative spelling of curtsey
Verb
1
bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
2
make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
"She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand"
3
Alternative spelling of curtsey
Broader Terms (hypernyms)