A person who purposely makes vague statements in an attempt to make you engage with them in conversation, or in some cases to upset you.
Examples of a Clickbait communicator
EX GF: Based on everything that has transpired between us, I am now going to proceed.
EX BF: Proceed with what?
EX GF: I'm taking final action based on the circumstances.
EX BF: What does that mean? Are you OK?
EX GF: Yeah everything is great!!!!
Coworker: I just talked to the boss and got some really interesting information on the down low.
You: OK, what's up?
Coworker: Nothing much; just some things that are going to happen.
You: What are you trying to tell me?
Coworker: Nothing really, we just had a discussion. It was nothing.
EX GF: Based on everything that has transpired between us, I am now going to proceed.
EX BF: Proceed with what?
EX GF: I'm taking final action based on the circumstances.
EX BF: What does that mean? Are you OK?
EX GF: Yeah everything is great!!!!
Coworker: I just talked to the boss and got some really interesting information on the down low.
You: OK, what's up?
Coworker: Nothing much; just some things that are going to happen.
You: What are you trying to tell me?
Coworker: Nothing really, we just had a discussion. It was nothing.
by DominiqueBretodeau February 1, 2022