Flame bait

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The Jargon File

Parts of this article are based on the Jargon File, v. 4.4.7,
a public domain document of hacker jargon.

flame bait

Usage: n.
Derivation: Common

See Also: troll

flame bait: n.

[common] A posting intended to trigger a flame war, or one that invites flames in reply. See also troll.

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Sources

Source: flame bait, in The Jargon File, version 4.4.7.

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