Something that tik tok can't handle. It means to say or do terrible stuff(I.E:homophobia, racism, transphobia, etc) on purpose just to get the reaction of from other tik tokers. Because of this, Tik Tokers are now making videos that are like:"DoN't ClIck ThE sOuNd" were made by said tik tokers unaware that they are fueling the fire and giving the baiter more attention(EX:Bellathewolf,meowbahh,etc). And no, saying your bait doesn't excuse you for being a dick.
Person 1:OH MY GOD THIS PERSON IS SOOO BAD DON'T CLICK THE SOUND GUYS!!!!1!!!1!1!!!

Person 2:Dude,shes Bait. Shes acting like this to get attention. Just stop fueling the damn fire.

Person 1:BUT SHES GONE TO FAR!!!!1!!!!!1

Person 2:That's the point of bait.

Person 1:OMG YOU SUPPORT THIS PERSON LLLLL RATIO BOZO FATHERLESS 135.46.12.124

Person 2:So saying someone is bait automatically means I support the person? Were you dropped on your head or something?
by SSSNOOTY September 2, 2022
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samantha fraser from fear street. she was bate and KATE AND SIMON DIED FOR FUCKING NOTHING
she’s not bait
yeah she is you dumb fuck
by bigfatsam1994hater July 20, 2021
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A thing used to make people get angry or do something.
"if you’re reading this and you happen to be gay i want you to cashapp a women $10 as a reparation for being misogynistic"

"This is obvious bait."
by Anti-Bolshevik December 9, 2020
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Bait is when one is trying to get a certain (generally negative) reaction out of someone or a group of people by stating something that would be taboo or otherwise negatively received by them
Josh baited the Pro Smash Bros. Players by saying they all like Steve with a pickaxe cause he's a miner (minor).
by FremenEnthousiast July 12, 2021
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A post that is only meant to illicit a negative response aka trigger someone. Often by being overtly false, have obvious logical flaws or by having a dishonest opinion.
Person 1: When I saw that wench I immediately turned 360 degrees and walked away.
Person 2: OMG what an idiot! If you turn 360 degrees you look in the same direction again. Did you go to school?!
Person 3: What a newfag, I can't believe he fell for that ancient bait.
by Aufbakanleitung January 12, 2022
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A short term for the word 'clickbait'
1: What is that person doing??
2: Hes baiting people into thinking something which is not true!
1: Thats bad!!
2: Yes, I know!
by >ww< May 20, 2023
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A adjective to describe something/someone that is risky, likely to incriminate or offend.
(Effectively asking for something bad to happen)
Person 1: Walks into a bank with a gun on show
Person 2: That's bait...

Person 1: How did you get here? I took your car keys because you were too high to drive!
Person 2: I got a lift, think he was a cop or something
Person 1: Dude, that's bait AF
by Mr.Fizzle March 31, 2022
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