Sekirov Dictionary

waxy

/ˈwæksi/

adjective 3
noun 1
forms 5

adjective3

Resembling wax in texture or appearance.
•
Low in starch; tending to remain firm when cooked.
- As we all know, there are great differences among potatoes; some are waxy, others floury; and these, again, vary according to the manner and degree of cooking. — 1898
•
(informal) Angry.
- 'I do hope you won't be waxy,' he said — 1906

noun1

(slang, no longer used) A cobbler (shoe repairer).

forms

waxies · more waxy · waxier · most waxy · waxiest

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