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Definition of click-bait

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Slang terms with the same meaning

Other terms relating to 'computer slang':

Definitions include: acronym for "pardon my jumping in".
Definitions include: acronym for "no big deal".
Definitions include: acronym for "in other words".
Definitions include: rules governing socially acceptable behavior on Twitter.
Definitions include: an arm that has become sore, cramped, and / or muscular due to extended use of touch screens on computing devices.
Definitions include: acronym for "get the fuck out", an expression of disbelief.
Definitions include: to play with a Hacky Sack (footbag.)
Definitions include: a spontaneous public gathering of people organized via the internet.
Definitions include: to fail in a grand way.
Definitions include: acronym for "problem exists between chair and keyboard".
Definitions include: a computer system.
Definitions include: a metaphorical area that contains the underlying implementation of something - e.g. a piece of hardware, a piece of software, an idea, etc.
Definitions include: "Internet BF", i.e. "Internet Boyfriend".
Definitions include: "ok, thanks."
Definitions include: acronym for "talk amongst yourselves".

Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'bait':

Definitions include: a person who reports the misdeeds of another; "snitch"; "tattle-tale".
Definitions include: to tell on someone; "snitch".
Definitions include: to give up.
Definitions include: to defecate.
Definitions include: to defecate; "poop".
Definitions include: to defecate.
Definitions include: to defecate; "poop".
Definitions include: a post to a discussion forum that is intended to incite flames.
Definitions include: a person under the age of consent for sex - i.e. you would probably be sent to jail for having sex with them
Definitions include: acronym for jail bait.
Definitions include: take a shit.
Definitions include: candy, junk food.
Definitions include: do not mess with underage girls.
Definitions include: a load of feces

Other terms relating to 'click':

Definitions include: one kilometer.
Definitions include: remote control, usually for a television.
Definitions include: a full set of dentures.
Definitions include: to masturbate.
Definitions include: Buying something online that you can't, or don't want to explain.
Definitions include: a greeting similar in form to "What's up?" or "What's crackin'?", but more related to new trends on the Internet.

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