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Word parts
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wax
+
-y
Pronunciation
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enPR
:
wăkʹsē
,
IPA
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key
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:
/ˈwæksi/
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Adjective
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Positive
waxy
Comparative
waxier
Superlative
waxiest
If something is
waxy
, it looks or feels like
wax
.
The trees have small,
waxy
leaves.
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