Troll
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verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Troll ( verb )
To post inflammatory, irrelevant, or off-topic messages in an online community with the intent of baiting other users into responding or disrupting normal on-topic discussion.
Origin:
The word "troll" comes from the old norse word "troll" which means "a supernatural being" or "a giant." it was originally used to describe a being that lived in the mountains or in caves, and was often seen as a creature that was dangerous and difficult to deal with. in more recent times, the word has been used to describe someone who deliberately provokes or annoys others on the internet.
Examples:
- He trolled the forum with offensive comments.
- She was trolled for her political beliefs.
- The trolls made offensive comments on the social media post.
- The troll tried to provoke a reaction from the group.
- The troll's comments were intended to disrupt the conversation.
(As a noun)
Troll ( noun )
To post inflammatory, irrelevant, or off-topic messages in an online community with the intent of baiting other users into responding or disrupting normal on-topic discussion.
Origin:
The word "troll" comes from the old norse word "troll" which means "a supernatural being" or "a giant." it was originally used to describe a being that lived in the mountains or in caves, and was often seen as a creature that was dangerous and difficult to deal with. in more recent times, the word has been used to describe someone who deliberately provokes or annoys others on the internet.
Examples:
- He trolled the forum with offensive comments.
- She was trolled for her political beliefs.
- The trolls made offensive comments on the social media post.
- The troll tried to provoke a reaction from the group.
- The troll's comments were intended to disrupt the conversation.