click bait

An eyecatching link on a website which encourages people to read on. It is often paid for by the advertiser ("Paid" click bait) or generates income based on the number of clicks.

This is not news, really. It’s click bait, the stuff pageviews are made of.

OR

This is the worst article I've ever read, clearly from a massive Microsoft hater or paid by Apple/Google. It's just paid FUD clickbait, wouldn't expect any better of news.com.au. Source: Whirlpool Forum 21 Oct 2012.

by John Prior October 30, 2012

Pedo Baiting

Pedo Baiting is what bored trolls do in their spare time for lulz. They lurk in forums, waiting for their victims. The troll pretends to be a young, naive minor, and simply waits for the pedos to turn up. They then start a chat, flirting until they get the contact information and name. Then, they post another message pretending to be the FBI, CEOP, police or some other authority figure. They continue doing this, working the victim up into a panicky frenzy, then sit back and cackle in delight at the misery they have caused.

Troll: So can I have your number?
Foolish Pedo: Sure Baby, it's 0191 5674834, you gonna send me some pictures?
Troll: The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) has logged the IP address....
Doomed pedo: OH GOD NO.
Troll: Haha, I love pedo baiting!

by Fallingoffacliff December 26, 2011

bait car

A vehicle, monitored by the police, that is used to tempt a car thief into stealing it.

The Vancouver police operate with "bait cars" to trap car thieves. The vehicles, equipped with disabling devices and global-positioning equipment, are parked in a lot where thieves have been active. The bait-car program is well known to car thieves, who consider the practice unsporting,

by JRob November 18, 2005

Fish Bait

Crack cocaine. As seen on "King of the Hill"

Hank Hill got arrested buying crack with the intention of using it as fish bait

by A.C. Sativa October 9, 2012

Wing bait

A female companion, typically attractive, used to lure in other females for her guy friend. Must be sure to flirt with other men, to assure other females that their relationship is strictly platonic.

Pauline was the best wing bait. Whenever Jaque brought her with him to the bar, he scored at least three numbers.

by Travis Urban November 28, 2009

bait

Used as an insult to someone who is unpopular, primarily used towards skaters.

"Look at those skaters, they're bait"

by Danmagnet January 18, 2005

butcher's bait

Someone that is so obnoxious they convince you that their sole purpose is to test your morality.

Steven: What the is that moron babbling about over there?

Sean: He was talking about how much of a shame it was that Bush couldn't run for a third term.

Steven: That idiot is butcher's bait for sure.

by Chaddy80 December 19, 2008