Gadit

bait

Definitions (2)
1nounFood or other lure used to attract fish or animals so they can be caught.
The fisherman used worms as bait to catch the fish.
Hunters often use corn as bait to attract deer.
She set a trap with cheese as bait to catch the mouse.
2verbTo deliberately annoy or provoke someone.
He tried to bait his sister by teasing her about her new haircut.
The bully baited the younger kids until they cried.
She refused to be baited by his rude comments.
Idioms & expressions
rise to the bait, To react to provocation or temptation.
Word Origin
Language
Old Norse
Original word
beita
Originally meant
to cause to bite
Background
The word 'bait' comes from the Old Norse word 'beita', which means to cause to bite. It was originally used in the context of fishing and hunting, where bait was used to lure animals into traps or onto hooks.