to post an ambiguous status update as a lure for friends to express interest, i.e. comments and likes
T: Did you see Anna's status update, "I'm in a terrible mood so keep a safe distance." What's that all about?
V: Please tell me you didn't fall for that Facebook Bait..
V: Please tell me you didn't fall for that Facebook Bait..
by Francis Bird February 22, 2015

by notvictor July 12, 2014

David Daniels double d baited the quarterback for a pick
Baited for a pick means David Daniels double d to make the quarterback throw an interception
Baited for a pick means David Daniels double d to make the quarterback throw an interception
by David Daniel double d September 17, 2017

Bait is when one is trying to get a certain (generally negative) reaction out of someone or a group of people by stating something that would be taboo or otherwise negatively received by them
Josh baited the Pro Smash Bros. Players by saying they all like Steve with a pickaxe cause he's a miner (minor).
by FremenEnthousiast July 12, 2021

by Litt gurl May 31, 2017

Sorrow Baiting: When you bait someone into feeling sad for you.
Alex: Im moving…
Wesley: Hahaha
Alex: Is this a joke to you guys?
Wesley: No Eli made a face
Alex: Whatever.
Alex: Im moving…
Wesley: Hahaha
Alex: Is this a joke to you guys?
Wesley: No Eli made a face
Alex: Whatever.
by wedleycool August 1, 2025
