flamebait

flamebait

See also: flame bait

English

Etymology

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English flame
English -bait
English flamebait

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

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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
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