Definition of flame bait
flame bait
noun - uncountable
- a post to a discussion forum that is intended to incite flames. Also see troll.
Don't respond to him. All he does is post flame bait.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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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". | |
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| Definitions include: to defecate; POOP. | |
| Definitions include: To defecate. | |
| Definitions include: to defecate; "poop". | |
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| Definitions include: acronym for jail bait. | |
| Definitions include: take a shit. | |
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| Definitions include: a load of feces | |
Other terms relating to 'flame': | |
| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
| Definitions include: to be incredibly high from smoking marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: a spectacular failure. | |
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| Definitions include: Cigarette | |
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