Definition of «ragebaiting»
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| First seen | 2026 |
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This refers to the practice of intentionally posting inflammatory, controversial, or obviously incorrect content online to provoke an angry reaction from viewers. The goal is to drive engagement, as comments and shares fueled by outrage help the content go viral via platform algorithms. It is a common tactic used by influencers and media outlets to boost their metrics at the expense of civil discourse.
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> Don't reply to that video; it's clearly just ragebaiting designed to make people argue in the comments.
> He made a career out of ragebaiting by pretending he doesn't know how to cook basic meals.
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