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courtesying

SayKUR-tuh-see-ingUS/ˈkɝɾəsiɪŋ/UK/ˈkɜːtəsiɪŋ/

2 meanings of courtesying

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  1. 1
    verb
    The -ing form of courtesy. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.

    The little girl was courtesying to each guest who came through the door.

    She kept courtesying as the royal carriage rolled slowly past.

    Note
  2. 2
    noun
    The -ing form of courtesy. Use it to name the action.

    Her courtesying was slow and careful, just as her mother had taught her.

    Courtesying to the queen was the first thing the new maids learned.

    Note

courtesying is a form of courtesy

Forms
courtesycourtesies he/she/itcourtesying -ing formcourtesied past tense, past participle
Spelling
courtesy → courtesying: add -ing

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Origin

It comes from the word "courtesy" plus "-ing."