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waxing

[ wak-sing ]

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noun

the act or process of applying wax, as in polishing or filling.
the manufacturing of a phonograph record.
the act or technique of applying a depilatory wax to the body for removing hair.

Origin of waxing¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; wax ¹, -ing ¹

Half of our music and all of our dancing is just about worshipping, praising, staring at and waxing poetic about the human ass.

They are told that Miss America has evolved, but shown a contestant waxing rhapsodic about Barbie.

As a result, it has now become a statement of sorts to actively rebel against waxing and grow out the bush.

With each passing line waxing on love and longing, he seemed on the brink of tears.

The entire episode was characters waxing poetic about their morals, which is just about as insufferable as it sounds.

"You have told me that before," roared the portly gentleman, waxing almost apoplectic.

It's you she cares for, and you may keep her to yourself,' said Frances, waxing more and more cross. '

"Then she ought to keep to her own proper sphere," said I, waxing hot.

They are evading the choice under cover of the Allies and waxing fat meanwhile.

He stood speechless, gazing at the woman before him, who seemed to be waxing in fury with every moment and every word.

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