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noun
Content in an online forum, such as a newsgroup, with the intent of provoking anger, resulting in flames and sometimes flame wars.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, dated, uncountable
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Synonyms: ragebait
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree English flame English bait English -bait English flamebait From flame + -bait (manipulation to elicit a particular response).
