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waxy

[wak-see] / ˈwæk si /
ADJECTIVE
slippery
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ADJECTIVE
pliable
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Bees, however, often coat their nests with a waxy secretion that creates a waterproof, polished interior.

From Science Daily Apr. 3, 2026

Of course, I'll never turn down a maraschino cherry, with its waxy, artificial essence, a bright spot on top of any milkshake or sundae.

From Salon May 6, 2025

The starting price was £300,000 for the 'standard Spanish waxy napkin' which is 16.5 x 16.5cm and was laminated and framed.

From BBC May 17, 2024

But you can use that waxy bag or those little plastic bags if you have pets.

From Seattle Times Apr. 21, 2024

Like a combo of tater tots, bad pizza, Salisbury steak, waxy red apples, and spoiled milk.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

Yet it ends up tasting too fruity, and the “candy bits” are actually colored sprinkles, which make the bars look good but make the already waxy white confection even waxier.

From Slate Oct. 30, 2014

Most of the crowd know her by now, and pretend they don’t see, ... and she gets waxier and waxier.

From The Independence of Claire by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

We received some very hot 'n' waxy cover-art entries for January's "Chris Cole Turns It Up To Eleven" giveaway, but only one was the hottest and the waxiest.

From Time Magazine Archive

The rhododendron leaves grew wide and green and when their color was at its deepest and waxiest, they suddenly surrendered it and lapsed into limp yellow hearts.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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