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    waxing

    US /'wæksɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /'wæksɪŋ/

    B1
    v.i.Intransitive Verb(Of the moon) to get bigger, like a full circle
    The moon is waxing and will become full soon
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo remove body hair by applying wax and pulling
    She is waxing her legs clean of hair
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To speak emotionally about a particular memory
    He is waxing lyrical about his holiday in Italy
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo apply a greasy substance to protect a surface
    I am waxing the floor so don't walk on it

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    How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of

    08:15How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of
    • They're able to see as demand for a particular product is either waxing or waning in the marketplace so they can adjust their operations accordingly.

      They're able to see as demand for a particular product is either waxing or waning in the marketplace so they can adjust their operations accordingly.

    • is either waxing or waning in the marketplace

      is either waxing or waning in the marketplace

    B1

    BBC 6 Minute English - Learn to talk about hair in 6 minutes

    06:13BBC 6 Minute English - Learn to talk about hair in 6 minutes
    • When we aren't worrying about going bald, we're busy shaving, waxing, plucking, and trimming the stuff.

      When we aren't worrying about going bald, we're busy shaving, waxing, plucking, and trimming the stuff.

    • we're busy shaving, waxing, plucking, and

      we're busy shaving, waxing, plucking, and

    B1

    Phases of the Moon: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool

    05:42Phases of the Moon: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
    • We call it a waxing crescent, because waxing means growing.

      We call it a waxing crescent, because waxing means growing.

    • As the days pass, the moon continues to grow, soon entering its next phase, the waxing gibbous.

      As the days pass, the moon continues to grow, soon entering its next phase, the waxing gibbous.

    B1

    Monica and Phoebe Wax Their Legs | Friends

    01:51Monica and Phoebe Wax Their Legs | Friends
    • After applying the waxing and linen strips to leg number one.

      After applying the waxing and linen strips to leg number one.

    • After applying the waxing and linen strips to leg number one— Did that.

      After applying the waxing and linen strips to leg number one— Did that.

    A2

    Leg Waxing Torture (ft. Jenna Marbles) | Tyler Oakley

    07:12Leg Waxing Torture (ft. Jenna Marbles) | Tyler Oakley
    • - Dude, like really, the home little waxing kit,

      - Dude, like really, the home little waxing kit,

    • For a home little waxing kit, this shit's doing a bang on job.

      For a home little waxing kit, this shit's doing a bang on job.

    B1

    MarieTV's 3rd Anniversary

    09:28MarieTV's 3rd Anniversary
    • The next shoutie is for the Most Meaningful Comment from a Male Waxing Professional, and

      The next shoutie is for the Most Meaningful Comment from a Male Waxing Professional, and

    • waxing.

      waxing.

    B1

    Ellen and Oprah Play 'Heads Up!'

    01:28Ellen and Oprah Play 'Heads Up!'
    • - Oh, waxing somebody.

      - Oh, waxing somebody.

    • Oh, waxing somebody.

      Oh, waxing somebody.

    A2

    Before I Got My Eye Put Out - The Poetry of Emily Dickinson: Crash Course English Lit #8

    10:11Before I Got My Eye Put Out - The Poetry of Emily Dickinson: Crash Course English Lit #8
    • and throughout her life you could see her faith waxing and waning in her poetry.

      and throughout her life you could see her faith waxing and waning in her poetry.

    • poems sounded like hymns. And throughout her life, you could see her faith waxing and waning

      poems sounded like hymns. And throughout her life, you could see her faith waxing and waning

    B1

    A Philosopher's Mind Trip

    06:17A Philosopher's Mind Trip
    • What sorts of things are you waxing poetic about these days?

      What sorts of things are you waxing poetic about these days?

    • What sorts of things are you waxing poetic about these days?

      What sorts of things are you waxing poetic about these days?

    B1

    10 Dangerous Fashion Trends

    09:4310 Dangerous Fashion Trends
    • And maybe you have a friend who spends more time waxing his mustache and trimming his

      And maybe you have a friend who spends more time waxing his mustache and trimming his

    • And maybe you have a friend who spends more time waxing his mustache and trimming his beard than he actually does bathing himself.

      And maybe you have a friend who spends more time waxing his mustache and trimming his beard than he actually does bathing himself.

    B2