master baiter

An expert fisherman.

Man, that dude can land a rod in anything!
He is truly a master baiter.

by The Great Articulator June 15, 2016

Baitcar

(n.) A vehicle which has been modified by law enforcement agencies to detain any person trying to steal (or jack) it. Usually fitted with an engine immobiliser or remote steering device, concealed cameras and door locks which can be locked by remote. A baitcar does not violate anti-entrapment law as the individual is not enticed into stealing the vehicle.

I got caught jacking a baitcar, got me sent down for a stretch

by JediAndi September 12, 2005

queer baiting

When a politician, pundit, or other public figure brings up the completely irrelevant detail about a person's sexuality, true or untrue, as a way of subtly channeling homophobia to attack them.

Compare race baiting

"Oh yeah? Well, Tom Smith, the gay man who supported the new bill has no idea what he is talking about."
"You're queer baiting"

by Lightning Princess January 18, 2008

Fan-baiting

When producers, actors, or studios intentionally provoke or antagonize their audiences in order to generate publicity, create artificial controversy, or deflect genuine criticism, especially in cases of new and expensive productions.

"Amazon is fan-baiting by calling everyone who criticizes Rings of Power racists."
"Didn't Star Wars do the same thing with Kenobi?"

by OkiShisa September 13, 2022

baited breath

What one gets from eating sushi.

You could tell where they’d dined by the baited breath and the aroma of sake.

by ΔиłĦ☼иצ ߀₡ʞ April 7, 2009

Race-baiting

The act of intentionally encouraging racism or anger about issues relating to race, often to get a political advantage.

He accused his opponent's campaign of race-baiting in saying the tax cut will not help minority families.

by Julesann123 March 19, 2020

master baiter

A well-skilled angler who is an expert at petting his one-eyed snake.

I'm a master baiter.

by The Master Baiter September 9, 2004