waxy

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[ wak-see ]
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adjective,wax·i·er, wax·i·est.
  1. resembling wax in appearance or characteristics: His face had a waxy shine.

  2. abounding in, covered with, or made of wax: Be careful! The floor is waxy.

  1. pliable, yielding, or impressionable: a waxy personality.

Origin of waxy

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First recorded in 1545–55; wax1 + -y1

Other words from waxy

  • wax·i·ly, adverb
  • wax·i·ness, noun

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Other definitions for waxy (2 of 2)

waxy2
[ wak-see ]

adjective,wax·i·er, wax·i·est.Chiefly British.

Origin of waxy

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First recorded in 1850–55; wax3 + -y1

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British Dictionary definitions for waxy (1 of 2)

waxy1

/ (ˈwæksɪ) /


adjectivewaxier or waxiest
  1. resembling wax in colour, appearance, or texture

  2. made of, covered with, or abounding in wax

Derived forms of waxy

  • waxily, adverb
  • waxiness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for waxy (2 of 2)

waxy2

/ (ˈwæksɪ) /


adjectivewaxier or waxiest
  1. British informal, old-fashioned bad-tempered or irritable; angry

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