Baited
Tricked into a bad play, or left to die by a teammate who set you up.
Definitions
Lured into a trap or bad decision by an enemy's deliberate misdirection.
Left to take all the damage or die while a teammate hangs back safe.
In UK slang, also meaning blatantly obvious, as in a play that was clearly a setup.
Baited In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
From 'bait,' the lure used to trap something. Gaming kept the trap sense; the 'obvious' meaning comes from UK and London slang where 'baited' means blatant or exposed. Both senses overlap in chat.
People Also Ask
What does baited mean in gaming?
It means you were tricked into a bad play, or a teammate set you up to take the damage while they stayed safe. Either way you fell for it.
What does baited mean in UK slang?
In British and London slang, 'baited' means obvious or blatant, like something everyone can clearly see. Gamers sometimes blend this with the trap meaning.
What's a baiter?
A baiter is a teammate who lets you take the risk and damage while they hang back to clean up safely. It's a selfish, frowned-upon way to play.
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