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Oxford’s language experts, who are the brains behind the Oxford English Dictionary, defined rage bait as “online content ...

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Oxford University Press has declared 'rage bait' its Word of the Year for 2025. This term describes online content designed to provoke anger and outrage. Its selection highlights a significant shift ...

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Well, the latest phrase that is gaining attention is Rage Bait— and it has been declared by Oxford as Word of the Year, 2025.