trolling
Trolling (noun) means the act of posting deliberately provocative content online to upset people or derail discussion. Example: “The moderators cracked down on trolling in the group chat.”
How to use trolling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeliberately winding people up online, or a method of fishing with a trailed line.
Not to be confused with "trawling," which uses a net rather than a single baited line.
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trollings plural
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What does “trolling” mean?
The word “trolling” means the act of posting deliberately provocative content online to upset people or derail discussion. In plain terms, deliberately winding people up online, or a method of fishing with a trailed line.
How do you pronounce “trolling”?
“Trolling” is pronounced TRO-lihng (/ˈtɹoʊlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “trolling” in a sentence?
Here is “trolling” used in a sentence: “The moderators cracked down on trolling in the group chat.”
What part of speech is “trolling”?
“Trolling” is a noun.
Is “trolling” a common word?
“Trolling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “trolling” have?
“Trolling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of posting deliberately provocative content online to upset people or derail discussion.