c'mon

American

[kmon, kuh-mon] / kmɒn, kəˈmɒn /

Informal.

contraction of come on. See come.

Etymology

Origin of c'mon

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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“Years ago, I was having a bad time and I was sitting there in my pajamas crying, and a friend was there and said, ‘C’mon, get up, we’re going for a walk,’” she said at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m a right-winger, I love country music, but c’mon, Kid Rock did not ‘mog’ Bad Bunny,” he posted.

From Salon

“C’mon out and play, Ida B. Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up.”

From Literature

“C’mon home and play, Ida B. I’m waitin’ for you.

From Literature

“But c’mon. Your grandmother carries a freaking baby doll.”

From Literature

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