Bait

Used by trolls on the internet who purposely post controversial and/or ridiculous opinions in order to incite a reaction from other users.

Gregor: Yeah I believe all protestants would be spontaneously launched into lower earth orbit

Edmond: Dude what the fuck is wrong with you?

Gregor: Bro dude it's just bait lol

Bait by DJsaladman May 8, 2022

Bait

Colloquially, something desirable meant to lure targets into a trap, e.g. food on a fish-hook.

In the context of online discussion, it refers to poorly articulated and inflammatory opinions posted for the sole purpose of angering and provoking a response. The actual validity of the arguments exchanged is completely irrelevant, though baiters will often open with very poor arguments to tempt targets into an obvious rebuttal.

It's a powerful form of double bind, because:
1) Ignoring the bait makes you look like you're capitulating and "have no good response".
2) Answering aggressively opens you up to mockery about being butthurt or defensive.
3) Any calm, coherent response will be ignored, and might lead the baiter to escalate their provocation.

Regardless of how you react, these discussions are deliberately meant to waste your time and energy.

- "I can't believe how stupid this guy is, he's completely misrepresenting my position and-"
- "Dude, it's clearly bait. Let it go."

Bait by Halucygeno May 31, 2022

Bait

1. UK Slang.
- Something or somebody that lacks subtlety.
- Somebody who has done something that shines the limelight on someone else that wouldn't otherwise want it.
- Bringing something you would have preferred to be on the low to the attention of other people

1. He's so bait, the police are right there!
2. You're so bait! Why are you smoking weed in the toilets?!
3. Omg that's so bait, why did you post a picture of dong on Instagram?!

Bait by slexmush August 26, 2022

Bait

Something that tik tok can't handle. It means to say or do terrible stuff(I.E:homophobia, racism, transphobia, etc) on purpose just to get the reaction of from other tik tokers. Because of this, Tik Tokers are now making videos that are like:"DoN't ClIck ThE sOuNd" were made by said tik tokers unaware that they are fueling the fire and giving the baiter more attention(EX:Bellathewolf,meowbahh,etc). And no, saying your bait doesn't excuse you for being a dick.

Person 1:OH MY GOD THIS PERSON IS SOOO BAD DON'T CLICK THE SOUND GUYS!!!!1!!!1!1!!!

Person 2:Dude,shes Bait. Shes acting like this to get attention. Just stop fueling the damn fire.

Person 1:BUT SHES GONE TO FAR!!!!1!!!!!1

Person 2:That's the point of bait.

Person 1:OMG YOU SUPPORT THIS PERSON LLLLL RATIO BOZO FATHERLESS 135.46.12.124

Person 2:So saying someone is bait automatically means I support the person? Were you dropped on your head or something?

Bait by SSSNOOTY September 2, 2022

Bait

A short term for the word 'clickbait'

1: What is that person doing??
2: Hes baiting people into thinking something which is not true!
1: Thats bad!!
2: Yes, I know!

Bait by >ww< May 20, 2023

bait

ibrahim

'hes so bait'

'Yeah, his name is Ibrahim, and of course hes bait.

bait by splxzy February 2, 2024

Bait

An absurdly incorrect opinion online, used to intentionally elicit a negative response in order to gain clicks and/or interactions.

Disregard that post, it's clearly bait. Nobody is that stupid.

Bait by frindig March 3, 2024