(noun, pejorative) A seemingly innocent posting on social media that contains a link to more content, but whose true goal is to trick the viewer into clicking on the link so that the writer can collect view stats -- usually for monetary or for narcissistic purposes.
That tweet on how to get girls/guys was just clickbait -- it linked to some book on Amazon.
That posting in my stream titled "What This Person Did For That Will AMAZE You!" was just clickbait and linked to a paid advertisement video.
That posting in my stream titled "What This Person Did For That Will AMAZE You!" was just clickbait and linked to a paid advertisement video.
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A meaningless insult that can be used to go off your head at someone while leaving them confused.
Guy 1: Fuck off you fucking clickerjack!
Guy 2: What the fucks a clickerjack?
Guy 1: Fuck off you fucking clickerjack!
Guy 2: What the fucks a clickerjack?
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Zach: "Hey Nathan, have you seen Julia around anywhere today?"
Nathan: "I am pretty sure that she went to the State Fair to click on that clock!"
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The adults of Derry, Maine ventured into the sewers to click on that clock.
Nathan: "I am pretty sure that she went to the State Fair to click on that clock!"
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The adults of Derry, Maine ventured into the sewers to click on that clock.
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Get the Thanks! We've sent you an email, but we need to make sure your email works. Click the link in your email and your entry will be reviewed soon. mug.This phenomena occurs frequently with Windows users, where when double-clicking on a file in which to open, the click is not fast enough, causing the file to be highlighted rather than opened. This usually causes the user to have to resort to using the “Enter” key instead.
This occurrence can cause low self-esteem particularly in older people as it draws into question the performance of their motor skills, leading to thoughts that maybe they are showing signs of early stages of Alzheimer’s or other neurological disorders (which is usually not the case).
This occurrence can cause low self-esteem particularly in older people as it draws into question the performance of their motor skills, leading to thoughts that maybe they are showing signs of early stages of Alzheimer’s or other neurological disorders (which is usually not the case).
“I saw a neurologist today on account of my increasing number of ‘double-click misfires’. He assured me that nothing was wrong with my motor skills and suggested I simply adjust my mouse settings.”
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