Does the word "coax" use only to children?
when do you use "coax" usually?
in house conversation?
2007-01-11 13:50:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Coax is used on anyone who is resistant to an idea or action. To coax is to coerce, convince or otherwise convert someone to the idea or action that you desire.
Men coax their wife, and the wife coaxes her man. Kids try to coax parents as much as parents try to coax kids.
The word pretty much means to convince.
2007-01-11 13:55:48 · answer #1 · answered by Curly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sometimes coax my dogs to do something. But we very seldom use the word in everyday conversation at home. A few weeks ago, I was working on a crossword puzzle and asked my husband for a word meaning "to gently encourage". "coax" turned out to be the right answer.
2007-01-11 22:11:45 · answer #2 · answered by dudette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lets try and coax the cat from behind the refrigerator. can i get a whoaaaaaa
2007-01-11 21:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not a commonly used word as in ordinary conversation but is not soley for children....
you could say i coaxed sam into letting me borrow his car for example.....
2007-01-11 21:54:26 · answer #4 · answered by askaway 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it could be used regarding anyone. For example:
"I'll try to coax my husband into buying me this diamond ring."
Usually, in the U.S., we use "get", it's less formal:
"I'll try to get my husband to buy me this diamond ring."
2007-01-11 21:54:58 · answer #5 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋