flamebait definition
Definition - What does Flamebait mean? Flamebait is a message or post intended to arouse controversy. The flamebait can be introduced into any type of digital forum such as a social media platform, a comment thread or anywhere else that people interact online.
The word âflamebaitâ is a noun for the actual message or content that is being used to try to promote an emotional or passionate response. The person posting flamebait is often called an âInternet trollâ or simply a âtroll.â The activity of posting flamebait may be referred to as âtrolling.â.