sharebait

English

/ˈʃɛɹ.beɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (Internet) Website content that exists only to be shared, aimed at generating advertising revenue, especially at the expense of quality or accuracy, relying on sensationalist headlines to attract click-throughs.

Etymology

Compound from English share (plough-share) + English bait.

Origin

English

bait

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