Definition of come-on
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: something (such as an advertising promotion) intended to entice or allure
2
: a usually sexual advance
come on
verb
came on; come on; coming on; comes on
Definition of come on (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to advance by degrees
darkness came on
b
: to begin by degrees
rain came on toward noon
2a
: please
—used in cajoling or pleading
b
—used interjectionally to express astonishment, incredulity, or recognition of a put-on
3
: to project an indicated personal image
comes on as a conservative
4
: to show sexual interest in someone
also
: to make sexual advances
—usually used with to tried to come on to her
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The first known use of come-on was in the 15th century
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