Looking for the meaning of the word BAITED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BAITED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Bait
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old Norse beit ‘pasture, food’, beita ‘to hunt or chase’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
beɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
deliberately annoy or taunt (someone)
Short Definition:deliberately annoy someone
Examples:- the other boys revelled in baiting him about his love of literature
Definition:
put bait on (a hook) or in (a trap, net, or fishing area) to entice fish or animals
Short Definition:put bait on hook
Examples:- I used a hook baited with fat
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