(internet slang) The situation in which a user who has been trolled claims that they only posted in order to bait the troll into a response.
(internet slang) The situation in which a user who has been trolled claims that they only posted in order to bait the troll into a response.
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(Internet slang) The practice of writing about one’s unhappiness or emotional problems on social media, especially in a vague way, in order to attract attention and a sympathetic response.
A taunt meaning 'you took the bait' or 'you fell for it', from the Twitch emote of pro Street Fighter player Alex Jebailey wearing a smug grin. When the streamer (or a chatter) commits to a play based on a fake, the rest of chat spams 'Jebaited' to celebrate the deception. Has crossed over into general gaming culture to mean 'outplayed by misdirection'.
(slang, neologism) To subject to brokefishing.
(Internet slang) A person who (frequently) feeds the troll.