transitive verb
- to induce or try to induce to do something; (seek to) persuade by soothing words, an ingratiating manner, etc.; wheedle
- to get by coaxing
Origin:
orig. slang, “to make a coax of” < obs. slang coax, cox, cokes, a fool, ninny
intransitive verb
to use gentle persuasion, urging, etc.