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define bait
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Bait primarily means food or another substance used to attract fish or animals into a trap or onto a hook.
According to the Cambridge English Dictionary and Merriam-Webster, the word functions as both a noun and a verb with several core meanings:
As a Noun
⢠Fishing and Trapping: Food or an artificial lure put on a hook or inside a trap to catch fish or wildlife (e.g., putting a worm on a fish hook).
⢠Pest Control: Poisoned food placed to kill rats, mice, or other pests.
⢠Metaphorical Enticement: An offer, promise, or trick used to tempt someone into doing something or reacting in a specific way (e.g., "take the bait," clickbait).
⢠British/Roadman Slang: According to a consensus among users on Reddit, informal slang uses "bait" to mean obvious, conspicuous, or drawing unwanted attention.
As a Verb
⢠To Lure: To place bait on a hook or inside a trap.
⢠To Provoke or Harass: To deliberately tease, annoy, or insult someone to make them angry.
⢠To Torment: To relentlessly pester or hound a person or animal.
Would you like examples of idioms using bait (like baited breath or bait-and-switch), or are you looking for help with a specific slang context?
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>>18696415Wagner stuff, (you)r comment, my comment, op's post
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>>18696426How is wagner bait?
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This is bait BTW, all nusois are smart and don't fall for bait btw
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Bump.
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baited me award
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Must…. Not…. Get…. Baited…….
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Nusoiniggers above me.