English · Slang Attested

wax someone's tail

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Meaning · English

To lock one's weapons onto the tail of an enemy aircraft.

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 “wax someone's tail” mean?

To lock one's weapons onto the tail of an enemy aircraft.

Is “wax someone's tail” formal or informal?

wax someone's tail is generally slang.

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