wax philosophical

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From wax (“become”) + philosophical.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈwæks.ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/

Verb[edit]

wax philosophical (third-person singular simple present waxes philosophical, present participle waxing philosophical, simple past and past participle waxed philosophical)

  1. To speak in a philosophical way.
  2. To make profound statements.

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