TROLL Word Analysis

(originally Scandinavian mythology, now also European folklore and fantasy) a giant supernatural being, especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges.

A company, person, etc., that owns and legally enforces copyrights, patents, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights in an aggressive and opportunistic manner, often with no intention of commercially exploiting the subjects of the rights.

An ugly or unpleasant person.

An optical ejection from the top of the electrically active core region of a thunderstorm that is red in colour that seems to occur after tendrils of vigorous sprites extend downward towards cloudtops.

A Michigander who lives on the mainland, i.e. not a resident of the Upper Peninsula, so named due to living south of the Mackinaw Bridge.

Senses relating to a rolling motion.

Senses relating to the motion of passing around.

Senses relating to a light, quick motion.

Senses relating to fishing.

Senses relating to "fishing" for a reaction.

An act of moving round; a repetition, a routine.

An act of fishing by using a running fishing line, or by trailing a line with bait or lures behind a boat.

A fishing line, bait, or lure used to fish in these ways.

(figurative, originally Internet slang) A person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment or to manipulate their perception, especially in an online community or discussion; also, such a statement.

(by extension, politics) A person who sows discord, or spreads misinformation or propaganda, in order to promote an agenda as part of an organized political campaign.

(music) A song the parts of which are sung in succession; a catch, a round.

A small wheel; specifically (fishing), the reel or winch of a fishing line.

A trolley.