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Come-on

DEFINITION

Sales pitch. The term presents someone who, un-announced and un-invited is attempting to become friendly either to sell something, scam you or for romantic intent. (Compare to Hit on or Smooth operator.)

“The guy at the bar was coming on to  her all evening but she finally left alone.”

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