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Definition of come-on noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

come-on

noun
 
/ˈkʌm ɒn/
 
/ˈkʌm ɑːn/
[usually singular] (informal)
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  1. an object or action that is intended to attract somebody or to persuade them to do something
    • She was definitely giving him the come-on (= trying to attract him sexually).
    Extra Examples
    • People found online adverts to be the most irritating of all commercial come-ons.
    • She tried to ignore his come-ons.
    • The service offers free health screening as a come-on for a limited period.
See come-on in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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