curtsey
Speech parts
1. curtsey - Noun
2. curtsey - Verb
Meaning
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
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A few of the girls messaged me asking if I was putting the medal on my waistcoat and if they have to curtsey now.
She pranced onto the platform, as unicorns will do; she bowed a little curtsey, and me, well I bowed too.
That could have led to the embarrassing prospect of Meghan having to curtsey to the princesses.