to troll
1
7.9
- verb
- /troʊl/
- Archaic
:
hacer girar
Examples
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And so they trolled around for people to pick a sin.
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I guess, but we went to a shooting range, not trolling around the streets of Los Angeles.
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(which by the way has nothing to do with the fact that I'm super protective over my sister and always trolling him for fun).
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The children trolled their toy cars around the living room in a playful race.
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He spent all afternoon trolling the park, enjoying the warm sun and fresh air.
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As they trolled the open waters, they laughed and enjoyed each other's company.
Idioms
- Slang
1
8.3
To reply to someone online who tries to start arguments, making them continue
Compounds
- Offensive
2
9.0
A person or company that buys invention rights then sues others to get money
- Jargon
A person or company that sues others over copyright to get money often without creating the work
- Slur
An internet user often from China who posts messages supporting the Chinese government as part of an organized group
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Troll comes from an old word meaning 'to roll' or turn around, so to troll something is to move it round and round in a playful way.