what is the meaning of the word cajole
Hi, I hear that word (cajole) many times but i didn't find it in the dictionary (American and British) so i thought it is a slang word.
is the word cajole slang? and what it means?

Question

what is the meaning of the word cajole
Hi, I hear that word (cajole) many times but i didn't find it in the dictionary (American and British) so i thought it is a slang word.
is the word cajole slang?  and what it means?

Answer

I'm surprised you can't find it.  It is a real word and I can find it in Merriam-Webster dictionary.

It means to persuade or coax gently, but persistently.
"She cajoled him to stop smoking."
"He cajoled her into going to the concert."

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