noun
Internet Slang
rage-bait
· noun · internet
Content engineered to piss you off so you engage.
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Definitions
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A post, video or take crafted to make you furious enough to comment, quote-tweet or stitch — boosting its numbers in the process. The creator usually doesn't even believe what they're saying.
“That 'you should tip 30% minimum' video is obvious rage-bait, don't fall for it.”
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As a verb, to post that kind of content on purpose.
“He's just rage-baiting for views, ignore him.”
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rage-bait In A Sentence
That 'you should tip 30% minimum' video is obvious rage-bait, don't fall for it.
He's just rage-baiting for views, ignore him.
Origin & Usage
Cousin to clickbait. The algorithm rewards engagement and angry comments count the same as positive ones, so creators learned to post deliberately wrong, infuriating or smug content because the rage fuels the reach.
People Also Ask
Is rage-bait the same as clickbait?
Overlapping but different. Clickbait tricks you into clicking with a vague promise. Rage-bait gets you to engage out loud — comment, quote, share — by making you angry.
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