trolls

word · lemma: troll

Definition

'Trolls' can mean either imaginary creatures from myths and stories, often big and unfriendly, or people online who deliberately post insulting or negative comments to provoke others.

Usage & Nuances

In modern English, 'trolls' is very common for both the mythical creature and someone who stirs up trouble online. Online usage is informal. As a plural, use 'trolls' for both senses. Watch for context to know which meaning is intended.

Spanish: trols (fantasía) - acosadores (internet)Portuguese (BR): trolls (criaturas míticas) - provocadores (internet)Portuguese (PT): trolls (criaturas míticas) - provocadores (internet)Chinese (Simplified): 巨魔（神话生物）- 网络喷子（网络上故意捣乱的人）Chinese (Traditional): 巨魔（神話生物）- 網路酸民（網路上故意搗亂的人）Hindi: ट्रॉल (पौराणिक जीव) - ट्रोल (इंटरनेट पर परेशान करने वाला)Arabic: ترول (مخلوقات خيالية) - متصيدون (الإنترنت)Bengali: ট্রোল - দানব (কল্পকাহিনিতে)Russian: тролли Japanese: トロール - 荒らし (ネット用語)Vietnamese: yêu tinh - kẻ quấy rối trên mạng Korean: 트롤 - 악플러 (인터넷에서)Turkish: troll - internet trolü Urdu: ٹَرول - دیو (کہانیوں میں)Indonesian: troll - pelaku provokasi (di internet)

Example Sentences

There are many stories about trolls living under bridges.

basic

Some people on the internet act like trolls and try to upset others.

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Children like reading fairy tales about trolls and magical lands.

basic

Ignore the trolls—they just want a reaction.

natural

The comments section was full of trolls making rude jokes.

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Don’t feed the trolls—it only encourages them.

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