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A word to add to an assumption or statement that is directed to a certain subject.
“Did you see that girl over there, she is some pipe bait”
“That test was some C bait.”
“That new porno is beat dick bait.”
A word used by Weeaboos to directly attack the character and integrity of any poster which holds any opposing valid opinion they don't agree with. It is often used in response to any anti-anime or Anti-Japanese culture post in substitution of actual argument or debate, in order to discourage further posts from that user.
This sure is great bait! I almost bit it! You need to try harder OP! I won't be fooled so easily!
An absurdly incorrect opinion online, used to intentionally elicit a negative response in order to gain clicks and/or interactions.
Disregard that post, it's clearly bait. Nobody is that stupid.
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An absurdly incorrect opinion online, used to intentionally elicit a negative response in order to gain clicks and/or interactions.
This meaning of the word most commonly used on the social media platform ifunny.
Disregard that comment. It's just bait.
Bait is the food taken to work by miners down the pit.
Common usage in NE England
A "bait tin" is what he carried it in.
Sometimes called "Snap" further south.
"I'm starvin ... I haven't had me bait coz I left me bait tin at yem (home)"
Used by trolls on the internet who purposely post controversial and/or ridiculous opinions in order to incite a reaction from other users.
Gregor: Yeah I believe all protestants would be spontaneously launched into lower earth orbit
Edmond: Dude what the fuck is wrong with you?
Gregor: Bro dude it's just bait lol
Colloquially, something desirable meant to lure targets into a trap, e.g. food on a fish-hook.
In the context of online discussion, it refers to poorly articulated and inflammatory opinions posted for the sole purpose of angering and provoking a response. The actual validity of the arguments exchanged is completely irrelevant, though baiters will often open with very poor arguments to tempt targets into an obvious rebuttal.
It's a powerful form of double bind, because:
1) Ignoring the bait makes you look like you're capitulating and "have no good response".
2) Answering aggressively opens you up to mockery about being butthurt or defensive.
3) Any calm, coherent response will be ignored, and might lead the baiter to escalate their provocation.
Regardless of how you react, these discussions are deliberately meant to waste your time and energy.
- "I can't believe how stupid this guy is, he's completely misrepresenting my position and-"
- "Dude, it's clearly bait. Let it go."