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come–hither
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come–hither
(adjective)
come–hither
/kəm
ˈ
hɪðɚ/
adjective
come–hither
/kəm
ˈ
hɪðɚ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of COME–HITHER
always used before a noun
:
attracting someone especially in a sexual way
She gave him a
come-hither
look.
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