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   troll

   /trɒl/

   noun

   • 1. a person who makes a deliberately offensive or provocative online post: "one solution is to make a troll's postings invisible to the rest of community once they've been recognized"
   • ▪ a deliberately offensive or provocative online post.
   • 2. a line or bait used in trolling for fish.

   verb

   • 1. make a deliberately offensive or provocative online post with the aim of upsetting someone or eliciting an angry response from them: "if people are obviously trolling then I'll delete your posts and do my best to ban you"
   • 2. carefully and systematically search an area for something: "a group of companies trolling for partnership opportunities"
   • ▪ fish by trailing a baited line along behind a boat: "we trolled for mackerel"
   • 3. walk in a leisurely way; stroll: British "we all trolled into town"
   • 4. sing (something) in a happy and carefree way: "he trolled a note or two"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘stroll, roll’): origin uncertain; compare with Old French troller ‘wander here and there (in search of game)’ and Middle High German trollen ‘stroll’. The computing senses (first recorded in 1992) are probably influenced by troll1.

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   • 1. troller noun

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2. • Giant, monstrous being

     
     • troll, in early Scandinavian folklore, giant, monstrous being, sometimes possessing magic powers.
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   What are Internet trolls?

   • I nternet trolls are a group of individuals who find enjoyment in spurring the emotional distress of others through online interactions. This is accomplished through comments, memes, and occasionally online videos designed to mock individuals. While trolls can be of any age or gender, most American trolls are male millennials (Kleinman, 2014).

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   Where did trolls come from?

   • The term “troll” has been traced to two possible origins, either reflecting the nasty, malicious creatures of Norse mythology, or the fishing term, which relates to dragging baited lines through the water (Phillips, 2015). In mythology, troll characteristics vary, but most myths’ trolls are violent and keep to themselves, sometimes underground.

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   What do trolls mean?

   • In the Shetland and Orkney islands, Celtic areas once settled by Scandinavians, trolls are called trows and appear as small malign creatures who dwell in mounds or near the sea. In the plays of the Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen, especially Peer Gynt (1867) and The Master Builder (1892), trolls are used as symbols of destructive instincts.

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   What is a troll in Scandinavian mythology?

   • troll, in early Scandinavian folklore, giant, monstrous being, sometimes possessing magic powers. Hostile to men, trolls lived in castles and haunted the surrounding districts after dark. If exposed to sunlight they burst or turned to stone. In later tales trolls often are man-sized or smaller beings similar to dwarfs and elves.

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4. mythologyworldwide.com › the-trolls-journey-fromThe Troll’s Journey: From Ancient Beliefs to Modern ...

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   Sep 11, 2024 · I. Introduction. In folklore and mythology, trolls are often depicted as brutish creatures dwelling in the shadows of mountains, forests, and caves. These beings have captivated the human imagination for centuries, embodying the fears and morals of the cultures that created them.

5. gbtimes.com › what-is-a-internet-trollWhat is a Internet troll? - GB Times

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   1 day ago · Definition. A internet troll is an individual who intentionally posts inflammatory, off-topic, or annoying comments online to provoke other users into an emotional response. Trolls often engage in ...

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Trolls usually post or respond to comments in a way that will anger the most people possible. There’s a saying online, “Don’t feed the trolls.” This means you shouldn’t interact with someone who is “trolling,” since it will only encourage them.

8. secularprolife.org › 2024 › 09"Why don't you block the pro-choice trolls?" - Secular Pro-Life

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   1 day ago · Even if someone is being a pure troll, it doesn’t necessarily mean we’d block them. First, sometimes a single person goes through phases of substantial engagement to trolling to engagement again. Sometimes a troll evolves to engagement, and on rare occasions even starts to moderate their stances (depending on the quality of responses).

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   Sep 13, 2024 · Brain-rot: A description of the overuse of stupid slang. See also: “Skibidi” Also used to describe the effects of being overly online. Brat: The contemporary meaning of a "brat" is an...

10. www.forbes5.pitt.edu › article › internet-trollsInternet Trolls | Forbes and Fifth | University of Pittsburgh

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    Sep 11, 2024 · I nternet trolls are a group of individuals who find enjoyment in spurring the emotional distress of others through online interactions. This is accomplished through comments, memes, and occasionally online videos designed to mock individuals. While trolls can be of any age or gender, most American trolls are male millennials (Kleinman, 2014).