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flamebait
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See also: flame bait
English
Etymology
From flame + -bait (manipulation to elicit a particular response).
Pronunciation
Noun
flamebait (uncountable)
- (Internet slang, dated) Content in an online forum, such as a newsgroup, with the intent of provoking anger, resulting in flames and sometimes flamewars.
- Synonym: rage bait
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