curtsy
curtsy is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, curtsy is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcurtsy
- A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses one calf of her leg behind the other and briefly bends her knees and lowers her body in deference.
Example: "I refused to make so much as a curtsey for the passing nobles, as I am a staunch egalitarian."
- To make a curtsey.
Example: "The hotel's staff variously curtsied, nodded, and bowed to the owner as she passed."
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