praisebrag 

A public praise of someone with the hidden intention of showing that you're a good person that gives positive feedback and doesn't spew hatred. Derived from humblebrag.

@DudeOnTwitter: Hi @someone I love your show, keep up the good work! :)
@DudeOnTwitter: The @someone show is getting out amazing content.
Some rando: @DudeOnTwitter hey knock it off with the praisebrag. We get it, you're a nice person. Jesus.

praisebrag by praisebragger September 14, 2016

praisecrastinate 

Praisecrastinate: putting off one's tasks for a period of time by engaging in joyful worship.

Rachel: Hey Ted, what's up?
Ted: Oh, you know, trying to study but it's hard to get started.
Rachel: You're already looking at Facebook instead of working. Why not praisecrastinate by coming to costume worship in Andover Chapel? Dress up as your favorite religious person! I heard there'll be candy corn.
Ted: That sounds great. I'll put on my costume and meet you there.

praisecrastinate by divstudent November 4, 2013

Praisebait 

Praisebait (noun) – A social media post or behavior designed to deliberately attract compliments or validation. This can be done by downplaying oneself (“Ugh, I look so ugly today”) or using fake modesty (“I have no idea how I won this award!”) to get reassurance. Praisebait can also involve heavily edited photos or aesthetic edits that present someone in an exaggeratedly perfect way, aiming to elicit admiration and praise. Often seen as a subtle form of attention-seeking or self-image manipulation.

Emma posts a flawless, professionally edited selfie with the caption: “I look so tired and gross today, don’t even look at me.” Within minutes, the comments are filled with people telling her how stunning she looks.
→ That’s pure praisebait.

Praisebait by Vino162 February 14, 2025

Praisebait 

Praisebait (noun) – A social media post or behavior designed to deliberately attract compliments or validation. This can be done by downplaying oneself (“Ugh, I look so ugly today”) or using fake modesty (“I have no idea how I won this award!”) to get reassurance. Praisebait can also involve heavily edited photos or aesthetic edits that present someone in an exaggeratedly perfect way, aiming to elicit admiration and praise. Often seen as a subtle form of attention-seeking or self-image manipulation.

Emma posts a flawless, professionally edited selfie with the caption: “I look so tired and gross today, don’t even look at me.” Within minutes, the comments are filled with people telling her how stunning she looks.
→ That’s pure praisebait.

Praisebait by Vino162 February 14, 2025

praiserape 

When someone says they don't want or feel they need praise, but you secretly know they do want it and they will enjoy it amd as such you give it to them anyway. And when they smile, you know you were right all along.

"I just am so out of my comfort zone, I am no good at this and it makes me not want to do it anymore"
"Actually, you're progressing really well, you're doing better than you think you are and we're really impressed"
"Eww don't praiserape me, let me wallow"

praiserape by JDizzle in the Hizzle February 27, 2025

Praisebait

Content created to attract praise from people for views and attention; the opposite of ragebait.

John: "Did you hear about this guy who gives free food to the homeless?"

Aaron: "The homeless guy is a paid actor. Such obvious praisebait."

Praisebait by RyanTheDefiner May 19, 2026