ragebait
noun
something posted online which is intended to evoke an angry, disgusted, or argumentative response in viewers. See also, trolling.
rage bait
-
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
But rage bait content has a more specific focus on making people cross.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2025
New rage bait just dropped: A photo of Daniels and her attorney, Clark Brewster, taken from inside the witness room and posted on X, formerly Twitter.
From Slate ● May 18, 2024
