Meaning
To wheedle; coax; cajole; induce with fair words; flatter.
Etymology
Origin: Dutch
From Middle Dutch fletsen (“to flatter, fawn”). More at flatter.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2024.