wax poetic
wax poetic · waxes poetic · waxed poetic · waxing poetic
To become increasingly verboseTo become increasingly verbose.
UK/ˈwæks pəʊˈɛtɪk/US/ˈwæks poʊˈɛtɪk/
Meaning
2 senses(intransitive)To become increasingly verbose.
(derogatory, intransitive, often)To speak in an increasingly verbose manner, as if constructing poetry.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From wax (“become”) + poetic.From wax (“become”) + poetic.
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Forms
waxes poetic, waxing poetic, waxed poetic, waxed poetic| Base form | wax poetic · to wax poetic |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | waxes poetic |
| Present participle | waxing poetic |
| Past simple | waxed poetic |
| Past participle | waxed poetic |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle