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Fuckbait
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a person, usually a woman, seen as sexually provocative or bait for attention
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
fuckbaits
What is the origin of the term "fuckbait" and how is it used?
"fuckbait" is a vulgar slang term that likely emerged in late 20th–21st century English, combining "fuck" with "bait" to describe someone—usually a woman—perceived as sexually provocative or seeking attention through suggestive behavior. The metaphor implies the person lures others sexually, often in a manipulative or teasing way. It appears in informal speech, online discussions, and hostile or misogynistic commentary to shame or insult behavior. The term is highly derogatory, crude, and gendered, and it is never neutral.
Examples
The influencers posting thirst traps got called fuckbait in the comments.
