Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
troll
Noun
/trÉ’l/
Definition
A troll is a person who intentionally provokes others online by posting inflammatory or off-topic messages.
Examples
- He started trolling in the forum, making fun of everyone’s opinions.
- Many people ignore trolls to avoid giving them the attention they seek.
- Despite the negativity, the troll was banned from the platform for his behavior.
Meaning
In an online context, trolling refers to the act of deliberately upsetting or provoking people in order to elicit reactions.
Synonyms
- provocateur
- instigator
- troublemaker
