Overview of noun bait

The noun bait has 2 senses

• bait, come-on, hook, lure, sweetener -- (anything that serves as an enticement)


• bait, decoy, lure -- (something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed)

Overview of verb bait

The verb bait has 3 senses

• tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride -- (harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie")


• bait -- (lure, entice, or entrap with bait)


• bait -- (attack with dogs or set dogs upon)