PoliticsAugust 9, 2026
ragebait
RAYJ-bayt
Definition
Content, such as an article or social media post, specifically designed or curated to provoke intense anger, outrage, or heated reaction from the audience to drive engagement.
Etymology
A compound of 'rage' and 'bait,' this term emerged in internet slang to describe the digital practice of using inflammatory material as 'bait' to lure users into clicking, commenting, or sharing out of anger.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the reaction to an aspiring chef's unconventional cooking methods, illustrating how media often frames content to trigger emotional responses.
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