English · Idiom Attested

close as wax

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

miserly, tight, or secretive

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “close as wax” mean?

miserly, tight, or secretive

Is “close as wax” formal or informal?

close as wax is generally colloquial.

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