# jebait

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To manipulate or trick, especially in a benign and light-hearted way.

## Etymology
Blend of Jebailey + bait, popularized by the "Jebaited" Twitch emote added in 2016 which depicts Alex Jebailey with an amused expression.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jebait