Troll: meaning, definitions and examples

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troll

 

[ trษ™สŠl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

online

A person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community.

Synonyms

flamer, provocateur, troublemaker

Examples of usage

  • He's just a troll looking for attention.
  • Don't feed the trolls by responding to their comments.
Context #2 | Noun

folklore

A mythical creature typically depicted as a large, ugly, and mischievous being, often living under a bridge or in the forest.

Synonyms

giant, goblin, ogre

Examples of usage

  • The troll demanded a toll from those who wanted to cross the bridge.
  • The old stories tell of trolls lurking in the dark woods.
Context #3 | Verb

online

To post inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response.

Synonyms

antagonize, bait, provoke

Examples of usage

  • He's just trying to troll you, don't take the bait.
  • Stop trolling and contribute something meaningful to the discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "troll" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trolar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Troll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ troll

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ troll

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒญใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท troll

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท troll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋กค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ troll

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ troll

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทจ้ญ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรถll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะพะปะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trol

Etymology

The word 'troll' has a rich history rooted in Scandinavian folklore. In Old Norse, 'troll' referred to a supernatural being or monster. Over time, the term evolved to describe various mythical creatures in different cultures. In the context of the internet, 'troll' took on a new meaning as someone who deliberately stirs up trouble or harasses others online. The use of 'troll' in online communities became widespread in the late 20th century, gaining popularity as a term for disruptive or provocative online behavior.

See also: trolley, trolling.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,371, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.