dickbait

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Meaning · English

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

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You pushed his career for dickbait your usual way.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dickbait” mean?

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

Is “dickbait” formal or informal?

dickbait is generally slang, vulgar.