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The correct spelling is coax.

How to pronounce coax

noun

IPA: /kəʊks/

Say it like: Coa-x

The correct spelling is coax. A simpleton; a dupe. For example: "He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer."

Usage Examples

He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer.

They coaxed the rope through the pipe.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A simpleton; a dupe.
  2. 2.Short for coaxial cable.

verb

  1. 1.To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
  2. 2.To wheedle, persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
  3. 3.To carefully manipulate into a particular desired state, situation or position.

adjective

  1. 1.Having a common central axis

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