Come-on — synonyms, definition

1. come-on (Noun)

bait enticement hook lure sweetener

come-on (Noun) — Anything that serves as an enticement.

come-on (Noun) — Qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward.

attraction attractiveness enticement temptation

2. come-on (Verb)

advance approach come along come near come out come up draw close draw near get along get on go on go up near progress shape up show up surface turn up

come-on (Verb) — Appear or become visible; make a showing.

come-on (Verb) — Move towards.

come-on (Verb) — Make progress in knowledge or status.

come-on (Verb) — Start running, functioning, or operating. ex. "the lights came on"

come-on (Verb) — Occur or become available. ex. "water or electricity came on again after the earthquake"

appear begin come come up commence develop get get down get going go set about set out start start out bear down on bear down upon climb close crowd drive up edge in edge up leapfrog push

3. come-on (Interjection)

come-on (Interjection) — Expression of encouragement. ex. "Come on! You can still win"

come-on (Interjection) — Expression of disbelief. ex. "come on! You must be joking"

come-on (Interjection) — Exclamation to tell someone to be quicker.