trolling

[troh-ling]

trolling Definition

  • 1the act of deliberately posting provocative messages or comments online with the intention of upsetting or provoking others
  • 2fishing by trailing a baited line along behind a boat

Using trolling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trolling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was banned from the forum for trolling.

  • Example

    She spent hours trolling through old records at the library.

  • Example

    The fisherman went trolling for salmon in the river.

trolling Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: trolling in Brief

Trolling [troh-ling] is the act of deliberately posting provocative messages or comments online to upset or provoke others. It can also refer to fishing by trailing a baited line behind a boat. Examples include 'He was banned from the forum for trolling,' and 'The fisherman went trolling for salmon in the river.'