2007-02-20 16:07:44 · 7 answers · asked by jessabelle 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To become increasingly excited.
To wax is to increase or grow...get larger.
Another way to say [he waxed enthusiastic] would be, "his enthusiasm grew more and more intense."
2007-02-20 16:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by Teachmepme 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Define Enthusiastic
2016-10-02 21:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by brinton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Yes it is a reference to karate kid. He learned to block punches by using the same hand motion as putting wax on a car then polishing it off. It refers to karate fighting technique. So they are basically saying you can use wax on wax off technique to beat back burglers with swing stix that is what they mean.
2016-03-29 00:09:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To express great enthusiasm, as in "He waxed enthusiastic about the band's new album." Another way of putting it would be to say that he raved about it.
2007-02-20 16:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
enthusiastic about wax
2007-02-20 16:15:46 · answer #5 · answered by Batman Simon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wax is the opposite of wane.
these terms are most commonly used in describing the phases of the moon, but can be applied otherwise such as your example.
wax (intransitive verb):
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English weaxan; akin to Old High German wahsan to increase, Greek auxanein, Latin augEre -- more at EKE
1 a : to increase in size, numbers, strength, prosperity, or intensity b : to grow in volume or duration c : to grow toward full development
2 : to increase in phase or intensity -- used chiefly of the moon, other satellites, and inferior planets
3 : to assume a (specified) characteristic, quality, or state : BECOME
2007-02-20 16:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be a strong advocate for something or someone. To ver y excited...
2007-02-20 16:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋