WAXY


Meaning of WAXY in English

waxy 1

— waxily , adv. — waxiness , n.

/wak"see/ , adj., waxier, waxiest .

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.

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

[ 1545-55; WAX 1 + -Y 1 ]

waxy 2

/wak"see/ , adj., waxier, waxiest . Chiefly Brit.

angry.

[ 1850-55; WAX 3 + -Y 1 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .