trolling
nounUK /ˈtrəʊlɪŋ/
US /ˈtroʊlɪŋ/
The act of saying mean or silly things online to make people upset or laugh.
The teacher warned the class about trolling and told them to be kind online.
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2. The activity of fishing by pulling a line with bait through the water behind a moving boat.
They spent the afternoon trolling for mackerel near the harbor.
3. The act of walking or moving in a carefree, wandering way.
The children went trolling through the meadow after lunch.
4. Singing in a lively, rolling manner, often in a group.
The sailors were trolling a cheerful song as they worked.