Baiter
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Agent noun of bait; one who baits, as a fishhook. agent, form-of
"The baiter stands amidships, with the bait-box outside the rail: with a tin pint nailed to a long handle he begins throwing out bait, while every man stands to his berth."
- 2 A troll who deliberately posts aggravating messages on a message board to elicit responses. Internet, slang
Example
More examples"The baiter stands amidships, with the bait-box outside the rail: with a tin pint nailed to a long handle he begins throwing out bait, while every man stands to his berth."
Etymology
From bait + -er.