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troll noun

  /tɹoʊl/ , /tɹɑl/ , /tɹɒl/ , /tɹəʊl/
  • (originally, Scandinavian, _, mythology, now, also, European folklore) a giant supernatural being, especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges. [from early 17th c.]
 trol

troll noun

  /tɹoʊl/ , /tɹɑl/ , /tɹɒl/ , /tɹəʊl/
  • (by extension, originally, Internet slang) A person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment or to manipulate their perception, especially in an online community or discussion. [from late 20th c.]
  • (by extension, politics) A person who sows discord, or spreads misinformation or propaganda, in order to promote an agenda as part of an organized political campaign.
 trol

troll verb

  /tɹoʊl/ , /tɹɑl/ , /tɹɒl/ , /tɹəʊl/
  • (figurative, originally, Internet slang) To post irrelevant or inflammatory statements in an online discussion in an attempt to start a heated argument or to derail a conversation, either for one's personal entertainment or as part of an organized political campaign. [from late 20th c.]
 trolear

trolling noun

  /ˈtɹoʊlɪŋ/ , /ˈtɹɒlɪŋ/ , /ˈtɹəʊlɪŋ/
  • The act of one who trolls (in various senses of provoking others).
 troleada, troleo, trollaje
  • A fishing technique in which one or more baited fishing lines are dragged by a moving boat. Not to be confused with trawling, which drags a net#Noun.
 pesca a la cacea, pesca al curricán
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