ragebait
noun
something posted online which is intended to evoke an angry, disgusted, or argumentative response in viewers. See also, trolling.
rage bait
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a variation of
ragebait.
Example Sentences
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Many concluded it was worth trading rage bait on other platforms for earnest monologues about why getting laid off was a blessing in disguise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
Humorous responses to rage bait, which depends on eliciting defensiveness that can be fed back into the outrage machine, robs it of oxygen.
From Salon ● Dec. 8, 2025
Oxford defines "rage bait" as "online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage by being frustrating, provocative, or offensive, typically posted" in order to increase web traffic or engagement.
From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025
Whether the videos are anti-AA or pro-AA, many are full of misinformation, reductive characterizations, evangelism, rage bait, and wannabe spiritual gurus.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2025
The BBC contacted the main social media platforms about rage bait on their sites, but had no responses.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2024
