flamebait

See also: flame bait

English

Etymology

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English flame

English bait

English -bait

English flamebait

From flame + -bait (manipulation to elicit a particular response).

Pronunciation

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Noun

flamebait (uncountable)

1. (Internet slang, dated) Content in an online forum, such as a newsgroup, with the intent of provoking anger, resulting in flames and sometimes flame wars.

   Synonym: ragebait

Related terms

• ragebait