Troll

/trɒl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A mythical creature depicted as a giant, typically ugly and brutish, found in folklore.

In Scandinavian folklore, trolls are often portrayed as large, menacing creatures living in mountains.

A person who intentionally provokes or annoys others online, typically by posting inflammatory or off-topic messages.

The online forum was filled with trolls who derailed meaningful discussions with their hateful comments.

verb

To make a deliberately offensive or provocative online post.

He decided to troll the social media posts to see how people would react to his controversial opinions.

To fish for a catch by trailing a baited line behind a boat.

They planned to troll along the coastline, trying to catch some fish for dinner.

From Old Norse 'troll', meaning a giant or monstrous creature.

trolling for attention

Actively seeking to provoke a reaction from others.

troll the comments

To post controversial or shocking remarks in a comment section.

cyberbully

A person who uses the internet to harass or intimidate others.

internet troll

A user who deliberately stirs up conflict online.

flame

An angry or combative comment or post.

A person who engages in trolling online.

Don't take what that troll says seriously; they're just looking for attention.

To intentionally upset someone online.

She loves to troll her friends on social media with ridiculous memes.