Internet culture
Troll
Someone who deliberately provokes or disrupts an online conversation.
In everyday use
An account keeps posting insults to get a reaction rather than discuss the topic.
What to keep in mind
Disagreement alone is not trolling.
Also searched as: trolling
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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