Dickbait

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Persuasion or blackmail used to manipulate or attract a man, especially a homosexual. slang, uncountable, vulgar

    "You pushed his career for dickbait your usual way."

Example

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"You pushed his career for dickbait your usual way."

Etymology

From dick + -bait (manipulation to elicit a particular response).

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