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Definition bait in American English

bait noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/beɪt/
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2

something that is offered in order to persuade someone to do something or buy something

Example

Interest-free credit is being offered and customers are taking the bait.

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2.1

someone who is used for attracting and catching someone else, especially a criminal

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Definition bait in American English