flamebait

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Synonyms: flame bait

Antonyms: flame bait

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Internet slang|dated}} Content in an [[online]] forum, such as a [[newsgroup]], with the intent of provoking [[anger]], resulting in [[flame]]s and sometimes [[flame war]]s.

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