CEFR C1

come-on

noun

Meaning

A gesture, remark, or action intended to attract someone sexually or to entice them into a particular activity.

Examples

She ignored his obvious come-on and turned back to her friends.
The advertisement was a clever come-on designed to lure shoppers into the store with promises of free gifts.

Synonyms: lure, advance, proposition, enticement

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come-on (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈkʌmˌɒn

Definition

A gesture, remark, or action intended to attract someone sexually or to entice them into a particular activity.

Examples

She ignored his obvious come-on and turned back to her friends.
The advertisement was a clever come-on designed to lure shoppers into the store with promises of free gifts.

Synonyms of come-on

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