‘Rage bait’ named word of the year by Oxford University Press
Existence of phrase – to describe content intended to make you angry – shows people are aware of manipulation tactics used online, says Oxford Dictionary publisherGood news for those who find their blood pressure rising as they scroll through their online news feeds: the Oxford English...
<p>Existence of phrase – to describe content intended to make you angry – shows people are aware of manipulation tactics used online, says Oxford Dictionary publisher</p><p>Good news for those who find their blood pressure rising as they scroll through their online news feeds: the Oxford English Dictionary’s publisher has highlighted the term they might need to describe how they often feel, naming “rage bait” as its word of the year.</p><p>According to the Oxford University Press’ analysis, use of the phrase has tripled in the past 12 months.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/dec/01/rage-bait-named-word-of-the-year-by-oxford-university-press">Continue reading...</a>
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