plural come-ons
1
informal
: something that a person says or does to try to start a sexual relationship with someone
When he told her she looked familiar, she assumed it was just a come-on and ignored him.
2
: something that is done to get customers for a business
This special sale is a come-on to bring in new customers.
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“Come-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/come-on. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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