Definition of RAGEBAIT

ragebait

Plural: ragebaits

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.

Origin / Etymology

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

Antonyms

joybait

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