According to Oxford, the term "rage bait" was first used online in 2002 in reference to the reaction of a driver who is flashed at by another driver requesting to pass them. The phrase then evolved ...

LONDON (AP) — Oxford University Press has named “rage bait’’ as its word of the year, capturing the internet zeitgeist of ...

In a social media post shared by Oxford University Press announcing its choice for the 2025 Word of the Year, clever commenters found the choice curious, with many asking, “Isn’t that 2 words?” Others ...

Rage Bait has been named the Oxford University Press’ word of the year for 2025, beating out Aura Farming to the title.

Oxford University Press announces "rage bait" as word of the year, defined as online content specifically designed to elicit ...

The 2025 selection follows its predecessors, "brain rot" from 2024, "rizz" from 2023 and "goblin mode" from 2022.

According to Oxford University Press, “rage bait” has been around since at least 2002, appearing in a Usenet discussion group post, but it surged into mainstream culture as social platforms evolved to ...

Oxford University Press has selected “rage bait’’ as its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting how easily outrage can be engineered online in an era dominated by viral controversies and emotional ...