taboo bait

A work of fiction, be it anime, manga, novel, movie or whatever, that uses a controversial subject/elements to gain attention. It doesn't attempt to bring discussion or tell a serious story, but rather tries to lure in people only to make them pay money for a mediocre piece of entertainment.

The majority of love stories revolving around incest are nothing more than taboo bait. When will the society finally grow up and take this issue seriously ?

by lolisarecute April 6, 2018

algo baiting

The act of falling for algorithmic bait and spiraling into unplanned doomscrolling, pointless replies, or emotional engagement you swore you’d avoid. You came for one thing—now it’s three hours later and you’re arguing with a stranger about toaster settings.

I wasted my whole afternoon on X, algo baiting over some dumb hot take.

by maddb3457 July 7, 2025

G-bait

Gay bait, a person who considered the bait in the Gay community, including lesbians,studs, dykes

Lesbain-Dang tina the g-bait

by DaDefKIng July 14, 2011

waffle bait

Bar fishing older man that is attractive to older women in suburban bars.

That old dude is waffle bait.

by Meimouth March 28, 2019

Fear Bait

A tactic used to deliberately provoke fear in a specific person or group, just to get a reaction. Similar to rage baiting, which seeks to spark anger, fear baiting is about triggering anxiety, panic, or unease on purpose. It's typically personal or situational, rather than widespread like fear mongering. The term is most often used among friends in a joking way, though it can also describe moments where fear is pushed a little too far.

The term was coined by Twi Shorts to describe AyoDen's playful attempts to spook or freak others out.

1. He was fear baiting his little brother with fake ghost stories just to watch him freak out.

2. Telling her the teacher’s mad when they’re not is just fear baiting at this point.

by Twi Shorts July 13, 2025

girl bait

a woman who is attractive mainly to lesbians, a lesbian's wet dream.

man: Yeah, i dunno she was pretty mid.
woman: Makes sense, i mean i disagree but that's just cuz she's girl bait.

by hcgxgzysufjck May 15, 2024

Oil-Baiting

Oil-Baiting (Verb): the intentional act of performing and dabbling in cringeworthy acts and/or making genuinely cringy remarks (often including Gen-Z terms and Brain-rot )in order to evoke an annoyed reaction from the target individual

“Jimmy Johnson succeeded in oil-baiting Mitchell, through constant proclamations of “MitchellTUAH!” And “Six-Seven”, causing Mitchell to snap at him in a fit of rage.”

by Neckhurts67 September 17, 2025