Bait

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

This meaning of the word most commonly used on the social media platform ifunny.

Disregard that comment. It's just bait.

by frindig March 03, 2024

Bait

In New York we use bait when someone basically bails out on plans.

Me: yo we should deadass link

Friend : yes on Friday

.. Friday comes..
Friend : yo I can’t come I’m tired
Me: you a bait

by newyorkaaagallll July 16, 2021

Bait

Luring an enemy/ally into something that they aren't expecting

Can you bait that guy to come closer so we can kill him

by RabRabRab May 23, 2021

Bait

If u have a bad grammar u might spot one, they usually spam a insult and then say some lies

Non sense bullshit go
U got baited lol

by Shrek the racist gamer January 23, 2022

Bait

Bait is the food taken to work by miners down the pit.
Common usage in NE England

A "bait tin" is what he carried it in.

Sometimes called "Snap" further south.

"I'm starvin ... I haven't had me bait coz I left me bait tin at yem (home)"

by worryem September 11, 2014

Bait

Slang term for a drug that keeps you awake for long periods of time.

That dude is on some serious bait dude.

by Big Loui May 01, 2021

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

by DJsaladman May 09, 2022