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Stage-bait

A form of stage logic and stage challenge bias where the provocateur creates a controlled, artificial conflict designed to make the target react in a predictable way, then uses that reaction as “proof” of the target’s irrationality or toxicity. Stage‑bait combines elements of baiting (provoking a response) with stagecraft (controlling the conditions so the target cannot win). It is common in online harassment campaigns, where the baiter knows exactly how the target will respond and has already prepared the screenshots, the framing, and the audience to ensure the target is blamed.
Stage-bait Example: “He posted a deliberately inflammatory take, waited for her to disagree, then screen‑capped her reply and shared it as ‘proof she’s unhinged’—stage‑bait, where the trap was set before the conversation began.”
Stage-bait by Dumu The Void April 3, 2026

sharebait 

Any post on a social networking site (typically a puzzle, optical illusion, political question, inspirational story, etc.), that asks for the user to share it with friends on the site, with the supposed objective of getting as much exposure or attention as possible. Similar to the "you will die if you do not repost this comment x number of times" posts also seen frequently on social networks.
"Peggy, stop sharing every piece of sob-story sharebait you see on Facebook. It's fake and it's been circulating for years."
sharebait by Malithrax August 27, 2012

Stalebait 

A sexual partner well past their prime. The polar opposite of Jailbait.
I'm not going down to the Wellie Park, it's full of stalebait
Stalebait by theshane September 22, 2007

Starbait 

Making questionable jokes in order to get put on the starboard in the discord server Guilders.
"How many times have you been starboarded in Guilders?"
"Like 30 times, why tho?"
"Dude, ur definitely starbait lmfao"
Starbait by theguildia October 21, 2023

Starbait 

When a girl is kind of ditzy and gets put down. But, she doesn't really know what the put-down meant or how to fire a good come back. So, in turn, she uses the word "starbait" to look cool, but she never does!
Guy: Hey girl, shut up or I'll give you a California Golden Seal!

Girl: Um.... you shut up you Starbait!

Guy: You're a freakin idiot. Get away from me!
Starbait by OJ Graczyk October 24, 2006

Scarebaiting 

Subscribe Or Die!
Dylan:Thats Scarebaiting!
Scarebaiting by 62621 May 10, 2025
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
briefcake by Ben Frey April 6, 2006
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Brought to public attention by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the book on the fall of Richard Nixon, All The President’s Men, ratfucker was Nixon’s term for a political operative who sows chaos among opponents; an agent provocateur. It is thought to have originated among campus political rivalries at USC, and seems to have some usage in the US military.
Along with Nixon’s other ratfuckers, Roger Stone caused fights at otherwise peaceful Democratic Party protests to generate a false narrative that the Democrats were violent and dangerous.
Ratfucker by Ricky Ramjet November 2, 2017
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
Word of the Day on November 1, 2026

Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
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kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
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