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troll noun

  /tɹoʊl/ , /tɹɑl/ , /tɹɒl/ , /tɹəʊl/
  • Originally (Scandinavia, mythology) , a giant supernatural being; now (European folklore, fantasy) , a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges. [from early 17th c.]
 troll

troll noun

  /tɹoʊl/ , /tɹɑl/ , /tɹɒl/ , /tɹəʊl/
  • (figurative, 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; also, such a statement. [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.
 troll

troll verb

  /tɹoʊl/ , /tɹɑl/ , /tɹɒl/ , /tɹəʊl/
  • (figurative, originally, Internet slang) To make or post inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure (someone) into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment or to manipulate their perception, especially in an online community or discussion; also, to post such statements on (an online location, such as a social media website). [from late 20th c.]
 troller

trolling noun

  /tɹoʊlɪŋ/ , /tɹɒlɪŋ/ , /tɹəʊlɪŋ/
  • 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.
 pêche à la traîne, trollage
patent troll
patent troll
troll factory
usine à trolls
troll farm
ferme à trolls

🇫🇷 fr en 🇬🇧

troll noun {m}

  /tʁɔl/
troll
patent troll
patent troll
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