- In the movie Karate Kid, Mr. Miyagi taught the wax on wax off karate method. Additionally, Mr. Miyagi is bald. His name was originally simply known as a character in the movie but due to these references, it has widened to allude to waxing for hair removal.
Mr. Miyagi
Widening;
To wax as a method of hair removal.
Etymology : The prefix Mr. is an abbreviation of master; someone who personifies a particular quality. Miyagi is a Japanese name.
Source : ‘Wax it off…Mr. Miyagi’ A lyric from a song heard frequently on the radio throughout the semester.
Last modified: 2 December 2011