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Moderate Bait and Switch

When a candidate for political office, runs a political campaign portraying themselves to the public as being political moderate then where the candidate actually stands on various political issues in an effort to broaden their appeal to a larger group of voters.

Upon winning the political office the candidate ran for, the new elected Politician then reveals themselves to the public to be a partisan hardliner who instead of working with both parties, toes the political party line that they are affiliated with. Often pushing for policies that the party they affiliated with wants regardless of what they pledged on the campaign trail.
Despite portraying himself as not being a partisan hardliner during the General Election campaign, Senator Smith pulled a Moderate Bait and Switch on the voters of the state that elected him and proceeded to vote in favor of policies he said he would not support on the campaign trail
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gender-bait 

Man posing online as a woman to get the attention of other men. First used by author William Gibson in his novel "Pattern Recognition" (2003).
There are no real women on that forum, just gender-bait.
gender-bait by YellowTongue April 13, 2007
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noob bait 

n. In Halo 3: weapons such as the sword, Spartan Laser, and Gravity Hammer. They are known for attracting noobs like flies. Alternatively spelled "nub bait" or "n00b bait."
OMFG I'ma leave this noob bait here and camp so I can own some noobs hardcore lololollol.
noob bait by Dan_FTW April 1, 2008

Gator Bait 

In the early 20th century, African-American children and adults were often depicted as the victims of alligator attacks and were referred to as alligator bait.
HEY, Peter Dinklage your 12 dollars of Gator Bait is escapin' .
Gator Bait by Capchka April 7, 2021

niggie bait 

is a loser for a female. Will do anything for a female.
He man, you sure are a niggie bait for that female.
niggie bait by MadMike09 December 27, 2011

Bear Bait 

Accidentally attracting gay men as a result of looking like a bear, but not actually being a bear.
Gay Man: Hi! Are you a bear?

Bear Bait: Sorry, but no. I am very flattered though.
Bear Bait by SattMynowicz November 5, 2011

shark bait

A menstrating woman who swims in the ocean.
Ain't that bitch on the rag?? She's shark bait!
shark bait by General Retardo November 1, 2007