on the come

adverb

Betting on cards that may come in the future.

“He didn't mind not being on salary, with all of his compensation on the come.”

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Meanings

adverbon the come (not comparable)
  1. not comparablecard gamesBetting on cards that may come in the future.

    Players often bet when their hand needs to improve to win, this semi-bluff is known as "on the come."

    2006, Lou Krieger, The Poker Player's Bible
  2. not comparablebusinessFor compensation based on future success.

    He didn't mind not being on salary, with all of his compensation on the come.

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APA

on the come. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20come

MLA

“on the come.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20come. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “on the come,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20come.

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