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dickbait

noun

Etymology

From dick + -bait (manipulation to elicit a particular response).

  1. derived from *deg✻
  2. derived from *deg✻
  3. formed as dickbait — “dick + -bait”

Definitions

  1. Persuasion or blackmail used to manipulate or attract a man, especially a homosexual.

    • You pushed his career for dickbait your usual way.

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