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title: "bait used to be believable · GenZ Decoded"
description: "bait used to be believable: A reply to a post so obviously made to provoke people that it is not even convincing, meaning nice try, nobody is falling for that."
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# bait used to be believable

Gen Z[#reaction](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/reaction/)

**Meaning.** A reply to a post so obviously made to provoke people that it is not even convincing, meaning nice try, nobody is falling for that.

See it in a sentence

"pineapple on pizza is a war crime" ok bait used to be believable

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    bait used to be believable,[we love that](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/we-love-that/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [cool story, bro](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool-story-bro/)

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    [big deal](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/big-deal/)

- Plain English

    reply to a post so obviously made to provoke people that it is not even convincing, meaning nice try, nobody is falling for that

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## Related slang

- [you got jokes](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/you-got-jokes/): A sarcastic acknowledgment of an unfunny or unappreciated joke or insult.
- [and I oop](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/and-i-oop/): An expression of sudden surprise, shock, or an awkward slip-up.
- [big deal](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/big-deal/): A sarcastic response meaning something is not impressive.
- [big yikes](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/big-yikes/): A reaction to something very awkward, embarrassing, or cringeworthy.

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