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purposefully hating on something/someone to generate online advertisement revenue.

Often referencing pop-culture or recent trends/event that will become insignificant in short time.
(1) The video "Dear Fat People" is clearly Hate Bait, as its only purpose it to get attention (views) through the use of hate speech.

(2) Everyone is reacting on TheFineBros for their ReactWorld format. Not because they want to provide a thoughtful discussion on the topic, but because they want to jump on the "hate" bandwagon and get some easy revenue.
by Joji Khan February 12, 2016
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Someone who is possessed by clout chasing. The original human is now gone and a demonic entity that feeds on clout is all that is left. An empty shell with no control of their actions, forced to blindly react to situations they think will bring them attention.
Soundcloud Rapper: Check out this link, realist in the game!
Social media feminist: Women have a voice!!!! #Brave
Normal Human: SHUT UP CLOUT DEMONS!!!
by DebSlave June 03, 2018
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Saying something around someone who has a hair trigger to purposely get them started. Another word for Trolling.
Wait until you see my facebook status it's totally Hate Bait!
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by Colene A Lacy November 26, 2010
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