What is another word for curtsying?
Pronunciation: [kˈɜːtsɪɪŋ] (IPA) 
Curtsying is a gesture of respect which involves a slight bend in the knees with a lowering of the body. However, there are several synonyms for the word curtsying, which include bobbing, dipping, inclining, nodding, and bowing. Bobbing is a slight movement of the head or body down and then up again, typically in a quick motion. Dipping is a quick lowering and rising of the head, shoulders, or body. Inclining involves bending the head or body forward as a sign of respect. Nodding is a quick movement of the head to indicate agreement or acknowledgment, while bowing is a more formal gesture of respect, typically involving a lowering of the head.
