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Clickbait

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Also known as: bait headline, sensational headline

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Clickbait is sensational or misleading wording designed to make you click, even when the content does not deliver what the headline promised.

Real-World Example

“Doctors hate this one trick” headlines are classic clickbait — check the source before sharing.

References

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