ragebait

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Content that intentionally provokes anger or fear in order to increase viewership or interaction.

verb

To produce content that provokes anger or fear in order to increase viewership or interaction.
To annoy or upset through one's behavior.

/ˈɹeɪd͡ʒˌbeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-ragebait.wav

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From rage + -bait (“manipulation to elicit a particular response”). Compare rage farm.

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