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Serverbait

A form of psychological manipulation on Discord servers and internet communities designed to provoke a targeted user into emotional reactions, mental distress, or behaviors that lead to banning—either from the specific server/community or from the entire platform. Serverbaiting involves carefully crafted messages, images, or interactions intended to trigger trauma responses, exploit known vulnerabilities, or push a user past their breaking point. The baiter studies their target, learns their triggers, and systematically applies pressure until the target snaps—saying something they shouldn't, reacting violently, or breaking down publicly. The goal is destruction: of mental health, of reputation, of community standing. Serverbait is the digital equivalent of psychological warfare, waged in Discord channels and comment sections by people who have learned that causing pain is entertaining.
Serverbait Example: "He'd been serverbaited for weeks—subtle digs at his trauma, mentions of his ex, images designed to trigger. Finally, he snapped, screaming in chat, and was banned instantly. The baiters celebrated; they'd achieved their goal. The server was 'clean' of a 'problem user,' and they'd had fun doing it. No one asked why he'd become a problem in the first place."
well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!
Them future folk took ouare jerbs!
jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005
Word of the Day on May 22, 2026
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004
Word of the Day on May 18, 2026