Troll
/ˈtrɒl/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who deliberately provokes or annoys others online to elicit emotional responses.
The forum was disrupted by a troll posting inflammatory comments.
- (v.) To provoke or antagonize others online by posting inflammatory or off-topic messages.
He trolled the chatroom to start arguments.
Forms
- trolls
- trolling
- trolled
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Commentary
Typically used in internet and online communication contexts; legal implications may arise when trolling crosses into harassment or threats.
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