curtsied See {curtsy} curtsy n : bending at the knees; a gesture of respect made by women [syn: {curtsey}] v 1: a gesture of respectful greeting, for women [syn: {curtsey}] 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" [syn: {bob}] [also: {curtsied}]