trolling
|troll/ing|
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/ˈtroʊlɪŋ/
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/ˈtrəʊlɪŋ/
(troll)
mythical creature; provoke online
Etymology
Etymology Information
'troll' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'troller,' where 'troller' meant 'to quest or wander.'
Historical Evolution
'troller' transformed into the Middle English word 'trollen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'troll.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to quest or wander,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'provoking online' and 'fishing by trailing a line.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of deliberately provoking or upsetting someone online by posting inflammatory or off-topic messages.
He was trolling the forum with offensive comments.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 03:36