According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
COAXES
Etymology 1
Verb
coaxes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of coax
Etymology 2
Noun
coaxes
plural of coaxis
Source: Wiktionary
COAX
Coax (; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coaxed; p. pr. & vb. n. Coaxing.] Etym: [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily imposed upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave, rogue.]
Definition: To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
Syn.
– To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
Coax, n.
Definition: A simpleton; a dupe. [Obs.] Beau & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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