by amir masasa April 29, 2010

A task troll is someone with a limited understanding of a discussion yet maintains their authority by sending opponents on spurious and pointless tasks in order to evade engagement in the discussion. An aura of superiority can be achieved with little or no substantial credibility. It may "buy time" or lead to one's opponent being exhausted after doing the heavy work.
The task troll wasn't sure how to respond in our debate so he asked me to read five particular academic papers and report back. I doubt he's read even a single paper among thousands that deal with this matter.
by Essar May 15, 2014

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⊹˚₊ Troll face ₊˚⊹
by EMD F59PHI January 27, 2025

A troll-a-thon is a fundraiser in which one uses the social media posts of a troll to raise money for a non-profit that the troll would otherwise oppose.
After Jeff posted that racist tweet calling Maxine Waters retarded, I started a troll-a-thon for her re-election campaign.
by Doneagain November 9, 2018

by Double.A02 January 6, 2017

by Arsefucker3000 November 22, 2021

*a 16 year old girl makes an account on facebook posing as a granny and starts arguments with people on facebook groups*
Real person on facebook: "ignore that account, they're obviously trolling."
Real person on facebook: "ignore that account, they're obviously trolling."
by Miranda sings vloggggggggggggs January 17, 2024
