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—come-hitherness, n./kum'hidh"euhr, keuh midh"-/, adj.inviting or enticing, esp. in a sexually provocative manner; beckoning: a come-hither look.[1895-1900; adj., n. use of impv. phrase come hither]
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come-hither — [kum′hith′ər] adj. Informal flirtatious or sexually inviting [a come hither look] … English World dictionary
come-hither — come hith′er adj. sexually provocative: a come hither look[/ex] • Etymology: 1895 … From formal English to slang
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come-hither — (ˌ)kəmˈhithə(r), (ˌ)kəˈmi noun ( s) Etymology: from come hither!, a call to animals 1. : an enticing invitation 2. chiefly Irish : winning talk or ways : persuasion, begu … Useful english dictionary
come-hither — noun Usage: often attributive Date: 1925 a tempting often sexual invitation < that come hither look in your eyes > … New Collegiate Dictionary
come-hither — 1. adjective seductive or alluring The sort of woman with crimson hair and rainbow petticoats, come hither eyes and a throaty laugh. 2. noun A persuasive attitude; a binding … Wiktionary
come-hither — adjective informal flirtatious or coquettish: a come hither look … English new terms dictionary
come-hither — adjective old fashioned come hither look/eyes a way of looking at someone that shows you think they are sexually attractive … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
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