English

come-on

/ˈkʌmˌɑn/
Something intended to attract, as in an advertisement.

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    Origin

    Deverbal from come on to. First use appears c. 1897, in the publications of Edward W. Townsend. See cite below.

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    • derivedEnglishcome “To move nearer to the point of perspective.”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishcomen
        • inheritedOld Englishcuman

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