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troll
trɒl
noun
troll
Definition
In folklore, a mythical, often ugly, giant or dwarf-like creature living in caves or under bridges.
Examples
The children read a story about a troll who lived under a bridge.
Dzieci czytały historię o trollu, który mieszkał pod mostem.
Trolls are often depicted as mischievous or dangerous.
Trolle są często przedstawiane jako złośliwe lub niebezpieczne.
Collocations
cave trollforest trollbridge troll
noun
troll
Definition
A person who posts inflammatory, insincere, or off-topic messages in an online community to provoke readers into an emotional response or to disrupt normal on-topic discussion.
Examples
Don't feed the troll; just ignore their comments.
Nie karm trolla; po prostu ignoruj jego komentarze.
The forum was full of trolls trying to start arguments.
Forum było pełne trolli próbujących wszczynać kłótnie.
Synonyms
Collocations
internet trollonline trollsocial media troll
verb
trollować
Also
prowokować
Definition
To post inflammatory, insincere, or off-topic messages in an online community with the intent of provoking readers or disrupting discussion.
Examples
He was banned from the group for constantly trolling other members.
Został zbanowany z grupy za ciągłe trollowanie innych członków.
Some people just enjoy trolling online for attention.
Niektórzy ludzie po prostu lubią trollować online dla uwagi.
Collocations
troll onlinetroll commentstroll forums
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