like-bait 

A post on facebook which is used to get many likes. The bait is usually a funny vid,but sometimes can be anything. Just post it on YOUR profile,or else it'll get deleted. (Or at least stays *LUCKY!*)

-in facebook-

Me: Check this vid lol so funny (funny vid link)
Tard#1: Lolol. *Deletes it for whatevernoreasonm8*
Tard(thx)#2: Why did you delete it?
Me: Yeah,why?
Tard#1: Why did you post it?
Me: DUMBASS! THAT WAS A LIKE-BAIT!!!

like-bait by Light Dragon April 9, 2011

Like/Sub Baiting 

When a content creator begs/tricks people for likes or subs.

"Every like/sub I get I will Blank" or "Every like/sub I get I will Blank to Blank that is called Like/Sub baiting

Like/Sub Baiting by Keyboard mashuhd b\kjvb\hjwbfj October 17, 2022

likebait 

A pointlessly sentimental Facebook status posted specifically to earn the user "likes."

The social media equivalent to linkbait, it's a more populist form of vaguebooking usually employed by sufferers of Attention Whore Deficit Disorder.

Jenny Needzattention: loves life <3

17 people like this.

Joe Realist: Sorry, but that's just blatant likebait.

likebait by CrotchZombieCom October 4, 2011

likebaiting 

Posting things on social media because you know everyone will like it.

I was totally likebaiting when I posted a picture of my mom on Mother's Day.

I changed my status to "engaged", because likebaiting.

likebaiting by KevoTheMighty May 12, 2013