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curtseying

/kɜːtˈsɛɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does curtseying mean?

verb

To lower the body in a gesture of respect, typically by bending the knees and lowering the upper body, often as a sign of greeting or to show deference to someone of higher status.

Example

"The young woman curtseyed to the queen as she entered the room."

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