come-on
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English
Pronunciation
- IPA /ˈkʌmˌɑn/
Noun
come-on noun
- 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.”
- 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.”
- A bad actor whose talents do not extend far beyond walking onto the stage.
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Synonyms
lureenticementhooksweetenerbaitturn-onallurementappealtemptationinvitationturnonincentiveluringcardpullattraction