Word: flamebait
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fla
me
bait
Definition: Content in an online forum, such as a newsgroup, with the intent of provoking anger, resulting in flames and sometimes flamewars.
Morphemes:
Affix: flame
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Intentionally insulting criticism or remark meant to incite anger.
Affix: bait
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.