Troll Farm

Pronunciation: /troʊl fɑrm/

Definitions of troll farm

noun A place where trolls (online provocateurs) are hired to spread misinformation or sow discord on social media platforms.

Example Sentences

A1 A troll farm is a place where trolls live.

A2 The troll farm was hidden deep in the forest.

B1 The government cracked down on the troll farm for spreading misinformation.

B2 The troll farm used fake accounts to manipulate public opinion.

C1 The troll farm was part of a larger disinformation campaign aimed at influencing elections.

C2 Investigations revealed the extent of the troll farm's operations in spreading propaganda.

Examples of troll farm in a Sentence

formal The government launched an investigation into the operations of a troll farm spreading misinformation online.

informal I heard that there's a troll farm on social media that's causing a lot of trouble.

slang Stay away from that troll farm, it's full of fake news and drama.

figurative Her mind felt like a troll farm, constantly bombarded with negative thoughts and criticisms.

Grammatical Forms of troll farm

• past tense: trolled
• plural: troll farms
• comparative: more troll farm
• superlative: most troll farm
• present tense: troll farms
• future tense: will troll farm
• perfect tense: have trolled farm
• continuous tense: is trolling farm
• singular: troll farm
• positive degree: troll farm
• infinitive: to troll farm
• gerund: trolling farm
• participle: trolling farm

Origin and Evolution of troll farm

First Known Use: 2005 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'troll farm' originated in the context of internet trolling, where individuals or groups create fake accounts to spread misinformation, provoke arguments, or disrupt online discussions.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe organized online disinformation campaigns, the term 'troll farm' has since evolved to encompass a broader range of activities conducted by individuals or groups seeking to manipulate online discourse.