troll
/troʊl/
verb
- To fish by trailing a baited line behind a moving boat.
- We decided to troll with live bait to catch larger fish.
- The fisherman trolled slowly along the edge of the reef.
- They spent the afternoon trolling for salmon in the lake.
- To post inflammatory or provocative messages online to upset others or start arguments.
- Some people troll just to get a reaction from strangers.
- He was banned from the site for trolling other users.
- She warned her students not to troll in the class discussion forum.
- To walk or stroll casually; to wander.
- We trolled along the beach as the sun set.
- They trolled through the market, looking at handmade crafts.
- He trolled around the park, enjoying the warm weather.
noun
- In folklore, a supernatural creature that lives in caves or under bridges, often depicted as ugly and dangerous.
- In the movie, the hero had to outsmart a giant troll to cross the mountain.
- According to legend, a troll lived under the old stone bridge and demanded a toll.
- The children's book featured a friendly troll who helped lost travelers.
- A person who posts inflammatory, offensive, or off-topic messages online to provoke others.
- The forum moderator banned the troll for posting rude comments.
- Online trolls often hide behind fake accounts to cause trouble.
- She ignored the troll who kept insulting her in the chat room.