come–on

noun \ˈkəm-ˌȯn, -ˌän\

: something that a person says or does to try to start a sexual relationship with someone

: something that is done to get customers for a business

Full Definition of COME-ON

: something (as an advertising promotion) intended to entice or allure

: a usually sexual advance

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1902

Synonyms: allurement, bait, come-on, enticement, siren song, temptation, turn-on

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