troll
A giant supernatural being, especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves…A giant supernatural being, especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges.
» In his spare time, Tom keeps busy as a troll in internet forums.
Tom ist in seiner Freizeit als Forentroll im Internet tätig. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
В свободное время Том занимается форумным троллингом. — Ooneykcall
На досуге Том троллит на форумах. — Ooneykcall
Коли у Тома є вільний час, він тролить на інтернет форумах. — deniko
hellosunshine · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
15 senses(European, also)A giant supernatural being, especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges.
Troll
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(Scandinavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains
(broadly, derogatory, slang)An ugly or unpleasant person.
(broadly)An optical ejection from the top of the electrically active core region of a thunderstorm that is red in colour and seems to occur after tendrils of vigorous sprites extend downward towards cloudtops.
(broadly, informal)A Michigander who lives on the mainland, i.e. not a resident of the Upper Peninsula, so named due to living south of the Mackinaw Bridge.
An act of moving round; a repetition, a routine.
An act of fishing by using a running fishing line, or by trailing a line with bait or lures behind a boat.
тро́ллингtrólling
A fishing line, bait, or lure used to fish in these ways.
a fisherman's lure that is used in trolling
(figuratively)An inflammatory or insincere statement posted in an attempt to lure others into combative argument (a flame war), originally a way for regulars (long-time users) to poke light-hearted fun at new posters (especially in Usenet newsgroups) and promote in-group cohesion ("trolling for newbies").
тро́ллингtrólling
(broadly)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.
Troll
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(broadly)A person who sows discord, or spreads misinformation or propaganda, in order to promote an agenda as part of an organized political campaign.
Troll
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(broadly, derogatory, informal)A company, person, etc., that owns and legally enforces copyrights, patents, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights in an aggressive and opportunistic manner, often with no intention of commercially exploiting the subjects of the rights.
A song the parts of which are sung in succession; a catch, a round.
Examples
90 sentencesIn his spare time, Tom keeps busy as a troll in internet forums.
Коли у Тома є вільний час, він тролить на інтернет форумах. — deniko
ruВ свободное время Том занимается форумным троллингом. — Ooneykcall
deTom ist in seiner Freizeit als Forentroll im Internet tätig. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom is a troll.
Том троль. — miketheknight
ruТом тролль. — Balamax
deTom ist ein Troll. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Do not feed the troll.
Не годуй троля. — miketheknight
ruНе кормите тролля. — Selena777
deFüttere den Troll nicht. — BraveSentry
Trolling is an art.
Тролінг — це мистецтво. — Internecivus
ruТроллинг - это искусство. — Biga
deDie Trollerei ist eine Kunst. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Trolling is a sin!
Тролити - гріх! — bicolino34
ruТроллить - грех! — Hotaru
deTrollen ist eine Sünde. — Manfredo
Translations
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Origin
The verb is derived from Middle English trollen (“to go about, wander; to move (somethinThe verb is derived from Middle English trollen (“to go about, wander; to move (something) to and fro, rock; to roll; to turn”) [and other forms], of uncertain origin; perhaps in part from Old French troller (“to run here and there; to walk aimlessly, ramble, stroll; (hunting) to wander about looking for game”) (modern French troller); further etymology uncertain, yet probably from or related to Middle High German trollen (“to stroll, walk with short strides”) (modern German trollen (“to move slowly, trundle; to push off, toddle off”)), ultimately from Proto-Germanic *truzlōną (“to lumber”), which is probably related to *trudaną (“to step on, tread”) (see further at etymology 1). Doublet of trull.
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