Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dickbait

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: dick-bait
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Persuasion or blackmail used to manipulate or attract a man, especially a homosexual.

Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

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

Etymology

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

Usage

Questions

What does dickbait mean?: Persuasion or blackmail used to manipulate or attract a man, especially a homosexual.
Where does dickbait come from?: From dick + -bait (manipulation to elicit a particular response).

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