Synonyms for Waxy

Definition of waxy

adjective
  1. made of or covered with wax; "waxen candles"; "careful, the floor is waxy"
  2. easily impressed or influenced; "an impressionable youngster"; "an impressionable age"; "a waxy mind"
  3. capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking; "a flexible wire"; "a pliant young tree"

5 synonyms found

Writing tips for "waxy"

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"Waxy" in song lyrics

See how waxy is used in real songs:

  • "waxy 790"
    AOL — AOL

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