Flamebait
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flamebait is a noun meaning (Internet slang, dated) Content in an online forum, such as a newsgroup, with the intent of provoking anger, resulting in flames and sometimes flame wars.
Meaning
(Internet slang, dated) Content in an online forum, such as a newsgroup, with the intent of provoking anger, resulting in flames and sometimes flame wars.
Synonyms for flamebait
Depending on context, synonyms include ragebait.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flame, counterflame, flaming, flamewar, flamemail, incendiary.
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