come-on

/ˌkʌm ˈɑn/
/ˈkʌmɒn/
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Definitions of come-on
  1. noun
    qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
    synonyms: enticement, lure
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    type of:
    attraction, attractiveness
    the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
  2. noun
    anything that serves as an enticement
    synonyms: bait, hook, lure, sweetener
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    type of:
    enticement, temptation
    something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Pronunciation
US
/ˌkʌm ˈɑn/
UK
/ˈkʌmɒn/
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