come-on
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7.4
- noun
- /ˈkʌmˌɑn/
- NSFW
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gancho
- And he saw that as a come-on, did he?
- just a come-on
- sexual come-on
- come-on line
So I'm grateful that it, it, it's kind of like a come on, bro.
- So I'm grateful that it, it, it's kind of like a come on, bro.
Examples
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"I meant them as a compliment, not a come-on."
Fiction book (1996) -
Can't a man say a woman is attractive without it being a come-on?
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That's the worst come on line ever.
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The insurance companies put it in as a sort of come-on for the customers.
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That's not an ideal come-on, just so you know.
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Finally, May Anna gave him her best come-on look and tilted her head.
Fiction book (1990) -
In this context, it's inexplicable that anyone can see this as anything other than a come-on.
Blog text (32) -
Is that a come-on?
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I remember all the motels would have the come-on, "Free HBO!" Now it's "Free Wireless Internet!"
Blog text (8) -
The advertisement for the new smartphone was an enticing come-on that drew in many customers.
Synonyms
170
3.4
Something that attracts people by offering a reward or advantage
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3.4
Something that attracts people, often to make them pay attention
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3.2
A behavior that makes bad or dangerous things likely
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4.3
A quality that tempts people by promising a reward
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5.8
An action that attracts someone for romantic or sexual reasons
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6.2
Something that attracts someone by offering a reward or pleasure
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5.4
Something added to an offer to make someone more likely to accept, for example a bonus
How Enticing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Come-on comes from the simple phrase come + on, like saying 'come here' or 'come nearer' to invite someone, so a helpful image is that a come-on is anything that tries to pull you in; that's why it now means a compliment, offer, or ad made to attract or tempt you.