trolling

noun — 2 senses

trolling

noun

UK /ˈtɹɒlɪŋ/ · US /ˈtɹoʊlɪŋ/

1

The act of one who trolls (in various senses of provoking others).

2

A fishing technique in which one or more baited fishing lines are dragged by a moving boat. Not to be confused with trawling, which drags a net.

Derived terms
concern-trolling, do a little bit of trolling, do a little trolling, patent trolling, RIP trolling, self-trolling, trolling-rod

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