1. a fishing lure consisting of a weighted hook with spinning blades that create vibration and noise to attract fish
Usage: fishing term; commonly used in freshwater fishing
2. sensational or attention-grabbing content or information designed to provoke discussion or controversy
Usage: informal; media/internet usage

1. to fish using a buzzbait lure
Usage: fishing term

Examples

• He tied a buzzbait onto his line and cast it near the lily pads.
• The buzzbait's spinning blades created a distinctive vibration that attracted largemouth bass.
• She decided to buzzbait in the shallow water where the fish were feeding.
• The news outlet was criticized for using buzzbait headlines to drive traffic to their website.
• Social media influencers often rely on buzzbait to increase engagement with their posts.
• The buzzbait worked perfectly in the murky water where visibility was low.