Coax Word Meaning

Etymology:

late 16th century: from obsolete cokes ‘simpleton’, of unknown origin. The original sense was ‘fondle’, hence ‘persuade by caresses or flattery’, the underlying sense being ‘make a simpleton of’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something

Short Definition:

gently and persistently persuade to do something

Examples:

• the trainees were coaxed into doing boring work
• he was coaxing me to walk a bit further
• ‘Come on now,’ I coaxed