flamebait

[US]/ˈfleɪmbeɪt/
[UK]/ˈfleɪmbeɪt/

Translation

n.a deliberately provocative post or topic intended to incite arguments or heated discussion on an online forum; bait used to attract flames.

Phrases & Collocations

flamebait post

flamebait topic

flamebait comment

flamebaiting

flamebaited

pure flamebait

flamebait thread

flamebait question

avoid flamebait

flamebait content

Example Sentences

the online post was pure flamebait designed to provoke angry responses.

he posted a flamebait comment about politics on the forum.

that article is flamebait - it's meant to start an argument.

don't respond to that flamebait; you'll only make things worse.

the troll used flamebait tactics to get attention.

her controversial opinion was clearly flamebait.

the website moderators removed the flamebait content.

flamebait topics often trend on social media.

he knows exactly how to craft flamebait for maximum reaction.

the discussion quickly devolved into flamebait exchanges.

some users specialize in posting flamebait to stir drama.

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