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 ]