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come-on

/ˈkʌm.ɒn/

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noun

/ˈkʌm.ɒn/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее приманку или привлекательное качество, которое, кажется, обещает какую-то награду.

A noun referring to an enticement or attractive quality that seems to promise some kind of reward.

  1. Enticement or lureB2informal

    Something offered to attract or persuade someone, often in a commercial or promotional context.

    ruПриманка

    • The store's sale was a come-on to get customers inside.
    • The free trial is just a come-on to sign up for the paid service.
    • The advertisement was a come-on for a new credit card offer.

    Synonymsallurementattractionbaitenticementincentiveinducementluresweetenertemptation

  2. Flirtatious advanceB2informal

    A gesture, remark, or action intended to attract romantic or sexual interest.

    ruЗаигрывание

    • He gave her a cheesy come-on at the bar.
    • She ignored his obvious come-on and walked away.
    • His smile was a clear come-on, but she wasn't interested.

    Synonymsadvanceapproachinvitationoverturepassproposition

Forms
  • come-ons plural form
  • come-ons' possessive plural form
  • come-on's possessive singular form
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