Meaning & Definition of word "Trolling"
Trolling
/ˈtrōliNG/
noun:
- 1. The act or practice of trolling (as defined above).
- Example: Her trolling became so notorious that she was eventually ignored by most users.
verb:
- 1. The act of intentionally provoking or upsetting someone online by posting inflammatory or off-topic messages.
- Example: He was banned from the forum for trolling other users in the comment section.
- 2. To fish by pulling a baited line or lure behind a boat.
- Example: They spent the afternoon trolling on the lake, hoping to catch some fish.
Etymology
●Derived from the word 'troll', which originally referred to a method of fishing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
internet trolling:
Deliberately provoking others online to elicit emotional responses.
troll farm:
A group of social media accounts created to spread misinformation or provoke reaction.
troll the trolls:
To mock or retaliate against those who engage in trolling behavior.
Related Words
provocation:
An action that provokes someone to react.
disruption:
A disturbance or interruption of the normal flow of things.
baiting:
Luring someone into a trap or a confrontation.
Slang Meanings of trolling
Meaning: To mess with someone for fun or amusement.
● Example Sentence: Just trolling my friends, nothing serious.
Meaning: To engage in playful or lighthearted teasing.
● Example Sentence: She was just trolling him for the sake of fun.