Found 3 items, similar to coax.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: coax
gubel, membujuk, memburas
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: coax
coax
n : a transmission line for high-frequency signals [syn:
coaxial cable
,
coax cable]
v : influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or
flattering;
“He palavered her into going along” [syn:
wheedle,
cajole,
palaver,
blarney,
sweet-talk,
inveigle]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Coax
Coax
\Coax\ (k[=o]ks; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Coaxed; p. pr.
& vb. n.
Coaxing.] [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily
imposed upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave,
rogue.]
To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or
fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
Syn: To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
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Coax
\Coax\, n.
A simpleton; a dupe. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.
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