coax Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a transmission line for high-frequency signals
coaxial cable; coax cable.
verb influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
wheedle; inveigle; cajole; sweet-talk; blarney; palaver.
- He palavered her into going along

Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily imposed upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave, rogue.

imperfect & past participle Coaxed ; present participle & verbal noun Coaxing

To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe. Syn. -- To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.