waxed

Definition

'Waxed' means covered or treated with wax, often to make a surface shiny or smooth. It also means having hair removed by applying hot or cold wax and pulling it off.

Usage & Nuances

'Waxed' is often used for cars and floors ('car got waxed'), or for body hair removal ('legs waxed'). Context usually clarifies the meaning. Informal: 'freshly waxed' (recently treated). Don't confuse with 'waxes' (present tense verb or plural noun).

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