Clickbait

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Clickbait

Sensationalized headlines designed to attract clicks

Part of speech: Noun Category: Information Technology Subcategory: General IT Level: Intermediate

Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/ˈklɪkbeɪt/ 🇬🇧 UK/ˈklɪkbeɪt/

Definition

Sensationalized headlines designed to attract clicks

Examples

Clickbait characteristics include: exaggerated claims, curiosity gaps, emotional triggers, and engagement manipulation.

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Clickbait Explained – Online Media Manipulation

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