wheedle — to persuade someone to do something by being nice to them or by flattering them
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to persuade someone to do something by being nice to them or by flattering them
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwiːdl/
Korean meaning: 아첨하거나 감언이설로 설득하다, 꼬드기다
Korean pronunciation: **위**들
Example Sentences
- He tried to wheedle his teacher into giving him extra credit by complimenting her new haircut.
- The child wheedled her parents into buying ice cream with her puppy dog eyes.
- She managed to wheedle the secret recipe out of her grandmother.
wheedle
VERB//ˈwiːdl//
to persuade someone to do something by being nice to them or by flattering them
Mother sweetly coaxing stubborn daughter
The beetle tries to wheedle with a needle!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 독일어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '꼬리 흔들며 애교부리는 개'의 모습에서 나온 표현입니다. 마치 강아지가 주인에게 무언가를 얻기 위해 꼬리를 흔드는 것처럼, 사람이 아첨으로 상대를 구슬리는 모습을 비유한 것입니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“He tried to wheedle his teacher into giving him extra credit by complimenting her new haircut.”
“The child wheedled her parents into buying ice cream with her puppy dog eyes.”
“She managed to wheedle the secret recipe out of her grandmother.”
“Don't try to wheedle me with your sweet talk - I know what you're up to!”
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