Synonyms for troll
- noun
- verb
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Flamebait — an inflammatory or insincere statement posted in an attempt to lure others into combative argument (a flame…
2. Baiter — A person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative…
rage baiter, baiter slang
Verb
Definitions
- n. 1
An inflammatory or insincere statement posted in an attempt to lure others into combative argument (a flame war), originally a way for regulars (long-time users) to poke light-hearted fun at new posters (especially in Usenet newsgroups) and promote in-group cohesion ("trolling for newbies").
- n. 2
A person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment or to manipulate their perception, especially in an online community or discussion.
- v. 1
Senses relating to a rolling motion. To move (something, especially a round object) by, or as if by, rolling; to bowl, to roll, to trundle.
Related words
- Word family
- trolless trollette troll-flower troller trolling
- Phrases
- troll farm feed the troll troll army troll factory
Example sentences
- bait What kind of bait did you use to catch these fish?
- fish Generally speaking, Westerners don't eat fish raw.
- slut Sami already knows that Layla's sister is a slut.
By length
- 4 letters
- fish1, roll1, sing1, punk1, bait1, slut1, trow1
- 5 letters
- round1, catch1
- 6 letters
- shrimp1, baiter, jebait
- 7 letters
- tweedle2
- 9 letters
- flamebait
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (tweedle2 = 2 syllables).