Rage Bait

Purposefully designed outlets of expression (written, verbal, video/photo, etc) used to outrage as many people as possible to generate attention and negative reactions.

News outlets like Fox News often rage bait to get more viewers.

by RockLobster26 April 17, 2024

rage bait

someone who is purposefully annoying you to see your reaction

example of rage bait
emma: stop poking me with your finger!
angela: no, i like seeing you mad.
emma: ugh, stop rage bating me for once.

by urfavbedrotter August 3, 2025