An almost theatrical form of relational sabotage, Bicker Baiting is the cunning yet questionable practice of strategically deploying words or actions, either consciously or subconsciously, to ensnare someone into an argument. This technique often emerges following a misleading stretch of harmony. It represents the paradoxical pursuit of conflict after periods of calm, embodying a twisted longing for the familiar dissonance of everyday squabbles rather than the alien stillness of harmony.
Was a peaceful Sunday until my partner hit me with a bicker baiting bombshell, asking why I still follow my ex on social media. Went from zero to a hundred real quick over a 'like' from 2017.
by JakeMontana November 12, 2023
You're done playing a great story-driven game, such as Outer Wilds, Subnautica or Omori and you want more... but the game has zero replay value. You already played it twice and know the story by heart. You get withdrawal. You're on Youtube looking at let's-plays to try to fill a hole like you're some kind of vampire feeding on other people's first experience with the game. You eventually run out of playthrough videos, so now you have to bait everyone you know into playing the game to feed your addiction.
by Apelsinsaft June 24, 2023
When someone "accidentally" texts someone or messages them on social media, but has a plan to work on them to get in their pants.
I butt dialed her to see if she would end up taking the DM bait. She responded and we started talking about what she wants in a man and then I played the game and she gave it up to me and took the bait.
by calic0jack July 18, 2018
by LadyGrey January 03, 2020
When companies use (primarily tech) buzzwords and trends to get investors to throw money at them.
Some startups/ companies may even base their entire branding off investor bait (such as meta).
Some startups/ companies may even base their entire branding off investor bait (such as meta).
“Did you hear about the new AI feature coming to the IPhone?”
“Yea, pretty sure thats investor bait though”
“Yea, pretty sure thats investor bait though”
by SocratesFartMuncher July 17, 2024