One definition will say that 'waxing poetic' means 'speaking in a flowery or poetical fashion,' but another focuses more on the individual words and reminds us that 'waxing' means 'to become, to evolve into something else' (like a waxing moon), and 'poetic' means… well, just that, and everything related.

How do you use the phrase wax poetic?

My dad always likes to wax poetic about the “good old days” before the internet and cell phones. Don't get Jenny started about her vacation to Europe. She'll wax poetic about the buildings, and people, and food for hours, and you'll just be stuck there listening to her go on and on.

Is wax poetic derogatory?

“Wax poetic” is a phrase used to describe someone's speech. ... Often, this phrase is used in a derogatory manner. Meaning, someone uses it in order to draw attention to another's over-the-top or long-winded speech.