"straightbaiting" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: By analogy of queerbaiting. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} straightbaiting (uncountable)
  1. (rare, humorous, fandom slang) The practice of creating romantic tension between two opposite-gender characters in a narrative work (particularly a television series) without the intention of ever developing it into an actual romantic relationship. Tags: humorous, rare, slang, uncountable Related terms: queerbaiting
    Sense id: en-straightbaiting-en-noun-7zEfBAhz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Narratology Topics: lifestyle
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