/ Dictionary / Index C coax: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: coax Pronunciation: (kōks), [key] — v.t. to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole: He coaxed her to sing, but she refused. to obtain by coaxing: We coaxed the secret from him. to manipulate to a desired end by adroit handling or persistent effort: He coaxed the large chair through the door. to fondle. to fool; deceive. —v.i. to use gentle persuasion. co•ax Pronunciation: (kō-aks', kō'aks), [key] — n. Elect. See Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: coax (Thesaurus) coauthor coaxial Related Content Daily Word Quiz: profiterole Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language