I. coax ˈkōks transitive verb
Etymology: earlier cokes, from cokes simpleton
Date: 1581
1. obsolete : fondle , pet
2. : to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
coax ed him into going
3. : to draw, gain, or persuade by means of gentle urging or flattery
unable to coax an answer out of him
4. : to manipulate with great perseverance and usually with considerable effort toward a desired state or activity
coax a fire to burn
Synonyms: see cajole
II. co·ax ˈkō-ˌaks noun
Date: 1945
: coaxial cable