trolling

Meanings

• Verb

  Behaving provocatively with the aim of upsetting someone or eliciting an angry response on the internet.

  - "He started trolling his ex-girlfriend on social media."
  - "Don't feed the trolls; they only want a reaction."

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Synonyms

cruise

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trolling
rolls , molls , bolls

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Variants

List of all variants of trolling that leads to same result
troll , trolled , troller , trollers , trolling , trollings , trolls

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the practice of baiting other fishermen with decoy fish, or 'trolls', to attract them to a specific fishing location.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'troll' originally comes from the Old Norse word 'tröll', meaning 'to roll'.

2. In some online communities, trolls are referred to as 'mudslingers' or 'flamers'.

3. Trolling can lead to serious consequences, including legal action and damage to reputations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cyberbullying: Trolling is a form of cyberbullying, where the intent is to harass, intimidate, or upset someone online.

2. Internet Troll: A person who intentionally upsets or provokes others online, often for their own amusement or to start arguments.

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Culture

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Trolling has become a prevalent issue in online communities, often leading to heated debates and negative consequences. It is a topic of concern for social media platforms and cybersecurity experts.

How to Memorize "trolling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone posting inflammatory comments online to provoke a response.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'trolling' with the image of someone hiding behind a computer, taunting others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the T in trolling stands for Taunting.

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