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单词 waxy
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waxy

(wæksi)
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Something that is waxy looks or feels like wax.
Choose small waxy potatoes for the salad.
...the waxy coating on the insect's body.

waxy in British English 1

(ˈwæksɪ)
adjectiveWord forms: waxier or waxiest
1. 
resembling wax in colour, appearance, or texture
2. 
made of, covered with, or abounding in wax
Derived forms
waxily (ˈwaxily)
adverb
waxiness (ˈwaxiness)
noun

waxy in British English 2

(ˈwæksɪ)
adjectiveWord forms: waxier or waxiest
British informal, old-fashioned
bad-tempered or irritable; angry

waxy in American English

(ˈwæksi)
adjectiveWord forms: ˈwaxier or ˈwaxiest
1. 
full of, covered with, or made of wax
2. 
like wax in nature or appearance
3.  Medicine
designating, of, or characterized by degeneration resulting from the deposit of an insoluble, waxlike substance in an organ

Examples of 'waxy' in a sentence
waxy

His waxy face stills glows an unearthly peach colour above his neatly clipped ginger beard.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Being a waxy potato makes them very versatile indeed.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Locals rushed to chip off pieces from the waxy white blob.
The Sun (2013)
Give them a good rinse and rub them dry and the waxy coating will come off.
The Sun (2012)
Then the skin goes yellow and waxy.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
His head seemed shrunken and his skin was waxy and yellow.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Their waxy texture makes them versatile, too.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Both salad and new potatoes have a firm, waxy texture and hold their shape well.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Some are waxy, yellow and mummified.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
When the lamb is nearly ready, steam the waxy potatoes for about 15 minutes until tender.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The young spuds have thin skins, a waxy texture and are really versatile, as they keep their shape once cooked and cut.
The Sun (2016)
My eyes sting as if I've had sand kicked in my face and despite frequent hot showers my skin feels waxy and itchy.
The Sun (2008)
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