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come-on

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  • IPA /ˈkʌmˌɑn/

Noun

come-on noun

  1. Something intended to attract, as in an advertisement.“The free offers are just come-ons to get you in the store so the sales staff can work on you.”
  2. A statement or sometimes action reflecting sexual or romantic interest.“I thought he'd asked me to lunch to discuss business; I wasn't expecting a come-on.”
  3. A bad actor whose talents do not extend far beyond walking onto the stage.

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