houkutin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- decoy noun A person, object, or fake animal used to lure someone or something into a trap or into danger.
- inducement noun Something offered to encourage a particular result.
- kicker noun A player, especially in American football, whose job is to kick the ball for field goals, extra points, or kickoffs.
- lure noun Something that tempts or attracts, often with the promise of pleasure or reward.
- premium adjective Of higher quality, price, or status than the standard version.
Senses
houkutin is used for these senses in English:
- come-on (informal) A statement or sometimes an action reflecting sexual or romantic interest.
- decoy A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.
- inducement An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
- kicker (finance) An enticement for investors, e.g. warranty added to the investment contract.
- lure (also, figurative) Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure.
- premium Something offered at a reduced price as an inducement to buy something else.
decoy — full definition
- noun A person, object, or fake animal used to lure someone or something into a trap or into danger.
- verb To lure someone into danger or a trap through trickery.
inducement — full definition
- noun Something offered to encourage a particular result.
- noun In particular circumstances, the word can carry the sense of bribery.
- noun An opening statement setting out facts or background context.
- noun The addition of a port to a ship's route because enough cargo is on offer there to justify the expense of calling at it.
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