clickbsiiting

this is a known synonym for ‘clickbaiting,’ referenced to the practice of using eye-catching or sensational headlines, images, or descriptions to attract people's attention and encourage them to click on a link, with the ultimate goal of generating more traffic, views, or engagement on a website or social media platform.

the english language has a rich history spanning over a thousand years, and many words in use today have their roots in old english, middle english, and early modern english. this synonym is used as an example of words that date back to different periods of english history.