COME-ON


Meaning of COME-ON in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: come on

1. : an allurement or bait: as

a. : something designed to induce a person to become a victim of trickery

let him win a few bets as a come-on

b. : a special inducement (as a premium or an article offered at less than cost) intended to attract customers to a store or other selling agency

2. : the discard of a high card as a signal for one's partner to lead back a card of the same suit

3. slang : swindler ; also : a person victimized by a swindler : easy mark

II. noun

: a usually sexual advance

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