Pronunciation: /troʊl/
noun a person who engages in such behavior
A1 I saw a troll under the bridge.
A2 The troll in the story was very mean.
B1 The internet troll posted rude comments on the forum.
B2 The troll doll collection was popular in the 90s.
C1 The company hired trolls to create fake social media accounts.
C2 The politician was accused of hiring trolls to spread misinformation online.
verb to antagonize or harass others online for one's own amusement
A1 He trolls his friends by sending them funny memes.
A2 She trolls online forums by posting controversial comments.
B1 The internet troll was banned from the website for harassing other users.
B2 Some people troll social media for attention and validation.
C1 The politician was accused of trolling his opponents during the debate.
C2 The company hired a team to monitor and respond to trolls on their social media platforms.
formal The online forum had to implement strict moderation to prevent trolls from disrupting discussions.
informal I can't believe that troll keeps posting rude comments on social media.
slang That troll is always stirring up drama for attention.
figurative Ignoring the troll under the bridge is the best way to avoid conflict.
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