come-hither
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- come-hitherness noun
Etymology
Origin of come-hither
First recorded in 1895–1900; adj., noun use of imperative phrase come hither
Example Sentences
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Adam’s right hand is raised in blessing, his left palm lowered and held upright in a welcoming, come-hither gesture.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2019
She turned the Bacharach into a subversive anthem of assertiveness, purring its opening lines with a mix of come-hither bounce and menace: “Hey, little girl / comb your hair / fix your makeup / Soon he will open the door.”
From The New Yorker • May 15, 2017
But they’re optimistic that readers who see that first come-hither cover will give its old pages another read.
From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2016
The come-hither croon of Eddie Kendricks and the symphonic love letters of Barry White were the soundtrack to the early years of my parents’ marriage.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2016
Did I mention that some fruit flies have come-hither eyes?
From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2012
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