Meaning & Definition of word "Troll"

noun:

• 1. A mythical creature depicted as a giant, typically ugly and brutish, found in folklore.
  • Example: In Scandinavian folklore, trolls are often portrayed as large, menacing creatures living in mountains.
• 2. A person who intentionally provokes or annoys others online, typically by posting inflammatory or off-topic messages.
  • Example: The online forum was filled with trolls who derailed meaningful discussions with their hateful comments.

verb:

• 1. To make a deliberately offensive or provocative online post.
  • Example: He decided to troll the social media posts to see how people would react to his controversial opinions.
• 2. To fish for a catch by trailing a baited line behind a boat.
  • Example: They planned to troll along the coastline, trying to catch some fish for dinner.