link baiting

The web publishing practice, usually on news or blogging sites, where something controversial is written (or a controversial headling is written) that the publisher knows will get a lot of interest from site visitors.

The ultimate goal is that the link will then appear on link aggregating sites (Digg, Fark, StumbleUpon, College Humor, Drudge, etc.), which will bring even more traffic to the site.

"Hey, look at this! 'Gay Preacher Caught Having Sex With Porpoise!'"

"Hah, looks like link baiting to me."

link baiting by Felio July 27, 2009

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likebaiting

Posting things on social media because you know everyone will like it.

I was totally likebaiting when I posted a picture of my mom on Mother's Day.

I changed my status to "engaged", because likebaiting.

likebaiting by KevoTheMighty May 12, 2013

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Related Words

link baiting • Kinkbaiting • likebaiting • Linkgating

Kinkbaiting

When you're making out with someone and they do low-key kinky stuff, making you think when you too sleep together it's gonna go down, but then sex ends up being 100% vanilla.

- He was definitely kinkbaiting me, sex was completely normal.

Kinkbaiting by Lilybluestocking March 19, 2019

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Linkgating

When a media or social media page hide valuable information behind a link. Unlike clickbait, this information is typically important and valid. They aren’t happy enough with you engaging with the post. They also want you clicking the link and scrolling through the ads to find the info.

A specific form of gatekeeping.

The post says, “USDA has recalled this produce from all grocery stores.” I wish they didn’t linkgate, and just told us the item

That page is Linkgating, by only saying “Children being serious hurt by this new trend”

Linkgating by Booger13 February 4, 2026

Word of the Day on February 5, 2026

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How bout dem knicks?

A phrase referring twoard the New York Knicks.
Its usually said to break an unplesent moment of silence.

Guy 1: I think I may be gay.
Guy 2: ...
Guy 1: ...
Guy 2: How bout dem knicks?

How bout dem knicks? by Flame060 March 28, 2005

Word of the Day on June 8, 2026

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Power Couple

A relationship between two people who are equally as cool as each other. They are as individually awesome and fun to be around as they are when they are together.

Neither one depends on the other for their feelings of self worth- they know in their heart that they are just as valuable to the world as the other. Good looking, optimistic, and sparks a light in the world that people recognize that goes beyond a normal relationship.

In a power couple, if one person is flawed, the other person makes up for their weaknesses in strength. Together they are the epitome of what anyone would desire in a relationship. They encourage goodness in the world and make it a better place by being together.

I'm a fan of those two, they are such a power couple, the epitome of what anyone would want in a relationship.

I am envious of them because they are a power couple.

Power Couple by Pina28 May 23, 2012

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Shitdar

Spidey sense for evading poop on the street, canine or otherwise.

When walking in NYC or LA, you need shitdar.

Shitdar by Sickomonster June 3, 2026

Word of the Day on June 6, 2026

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