Anyone who fails to recognize a troll and responds to it with anger or annoyance is said to have been "trolled". Being trolled often results in large quantities of butthurt.
*On an online forum*
Guy 1: You internet geeks are pathetic! I can bench 300lbs and have a banging hot girlfriend. (She just blew me, shit was SO cash.)
Guy 2: You think you're so much better than us? FOAD, internet tough guy!
Guy 3: lol! You got trolled!
Guy 1: You internet geeks are pathetic! I can bench 300lbs and have a banging hot girlfriend. (She just blew me, shit was SO cash.)
Guy 2: You think you're so much better than us? FOAD, internet tough guy!
Guy 3: lol! You got trolled!
by y=mx+b January 18, 2009
Trolling is trying to get a rise out of someone. Forcing them to respond to you, either through wise-crackery, posting incorrect information, asking blatantly stupid questions, or other foolishness. However, trolling statements are never true or are ever meant to be construed as such. Nearly all trolled statements are meant to be funny to some people, so it does have some social/entertainment value.
"Trolling" isn't simply "harmful statements". Intentionally insulting/libelous statements are "flaming".
Just as bad as trolling is "Feeding the Trolls". This is when people say stuff that they know will prompt someone to respond with a trolled reply and/or replying to comments that are blatantly from a troll. This is especially true when a troll first makes his comment/reply, and (usually many) people respond, either trying to correct the troll, or express anger at the statement. At that point, the trolling was successful and has been fed. When encouraged by success and feeding, trolls often return.
"Trolling" isn't simply "harmful statements". Intentionally insulting/libelous statements are "flaming".
Just as bad as trolling is "Feeding the Trolls". This is when people say stuff that they know will prompt someone to respond with a trolled reply and/or replying to comments that are blatantly from a troll. This is especially true when a troll first makes his comment/reply, and (usually many) people respond, either trying to correct the troll, or express anger at the statement. At that point, the trolling was successful and has been fed. When encouraged by success and feeding, trolls often return.
In World of Warcraft, there are occasionally people that blurt out in world chat, "You get your mount at level 40 and costs 100 gold." then immediately signs off.
This information is outdated by over a year; but MANY people respond for at least 10-15 minutes afterwards with either corrections or calling that player a 'dummy', or something similar insulting their intelligence.
Trolling and subsequent feeding. Perfect example.
This information is outdated by over a year; but MANY people respond for at least 10-15 minutes afterwards with either corrections or calling that player a 'dummy', or something similar insulting their intelligence.
Trolling and subsequent feeding. Perfect example.
by Pachmoedius May 1, 2009
Intentionally getting a rise out of someone by expressing views or taking actions contrary to common sense or the person's beliefs.
Joe: Damn, I just lost all my money on the stock market due to the recession.
Troll: umad?
Joe: Stop trolling, It is not funny.
Troll: umad?
Joe: Stop trolling, It is not funny.
by DontUseYourRealNam3 January 24, 2012
A person who posts to a forum or other form of online communication to disrupt or cause widespread argument.
by Will Da Man April 9, 2009
The masters of the internet. They are who keep the internet alive and are the superior internet race, prevailing over normies and keeping balance among all kinds of communities.
Normie: What is the name of this song?
Troll: Darude - Sandstorm!
Normie: Dude! This was NOT the song I asked for!!!
Troll: Kys :D
Troll: Darude - Sandstorm!
Normie: Dude! This was NOT the song I asked for!!!
Troll: Kys :D
by Daviddv0601 March 30, 2018
verb: To go around pissing people off. Jonas Brothers and Disney channel fans are often victims of trolls.
Noun: someone who trolls.
Noun: someone who trolls.
by AlisaGirl1990 August 23, 2009
1) A fantasy creature with no single definition. Usually large, ugly and nasty...except when it's small, cute, and friendly. Often lives under bridges.
2) An ugly little plastic doll with big hair.
3) One of the five Horde races in World of Warcraft. Tall, leggy, and blue, with three-fingered hands and two-toed feet; also has tusks and a Caribbean accent.
4) (verb) To go fishing.
5) (verb) To act as an example of the Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory; derived from definition 4, on the theory that the person is "fishing" for attention. This can also be a noun, meaning someone who does just that.
2) An ugly little plastic doll with big hair.
3) One of the five Horde races in World of Warcraft. Tall, leggy, and blue, with three-fingered hands and two-toed feet; also has tusks and a Caribbean accent.
4) (verb) To go fishing.
5) (verb) To act as an example of the Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory; derived from definition 4, on the theory that the person is "fishing" for attention. This can also be a noun, meaning someone who does just that.
1) According to TVTropes, all trolls are different.
2) My aunt collects troll dolls.
3) My troll shadow priest will melt your face!
4) They're out trolling the river.
5) Oh, great, someone is trolling the forums again. Where did all of these trolls come from, anyway?
2) My aunt collects troll dolls.
3) My troll shadow priest will melt your face!
4) They're out trolling the river.
5) Oh, great, someone is trolling the forums again. Where did all of these trolls come from, anyway?
by Qit el-Remel May 9, 2009