Ragebait

Noun / Internet Slang

Ragebait is content or comments deliberately designed to provoke anger or outrage, often to attract attention, drive engagement, or start arguments online. It relies on triggering emotional reactions rather than making genuine points.

Example: “That tweet is pure ragebait.”
Means: “That tweet was made just to make people angry.”

Example: “Stop replying, it’s obvious ragebait.”
Means: “Don’t respond, the post was only meant to provoke a reaction.”