Trolling

Meaning

Posting offensive comments

A term that stands for the act of posting offensive or inflammatory comments to invoke some kind of reaction; often includes statements that are false yet sneaky so that people believe them.

Example

"I think he should be banned from the forum for trolling."
Trolling meme featuring Phillip J. Fry from Futurama

Trolling meme featuring Phillip J. Fry from Futurama

Related Slang

TrollA person who posts offensive comments
ThreadjackingSteering a discussion away from the original topic
DerailTo take a discussion off topic
GriefingIrritating other players
GrieferAn irritating player
SAMAGALStop annoying me and get a life
PITAPain in the a**
ScrubLoser
SOMYSick of me yet?

Usage

✓ General
✓ Online Gaming
✓ Web Forums

Last Updated: April 6, 2016

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