clickbait

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

A sensationalized, often misleading, headline that is designed to entice users to click on a hyperlink.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œβ€˜Amy’s fishing for clickbait!’ she said, with an eye roll. β€˜What?’ Amy snapped. β€˜I am not! My articles have depth and substance, Janet!’” Lisette Prendergast; Bianca De Lumiere; Full Time Unicorn Press; 2020.
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