come-on

noun

\ ˈkəm-ˌȯn

, -ˌän\

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