Definition & Bedeutung von "troll"

Troll

SUBSTANTIV

Troll

any fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous

What is a "troll"?

A troll is a mythical creature found in Scandinavian folklore, often depicted as a large, ugly being with a brutish appearance. Trolls are usually associated with mountains, forests, or other remote areas. They are commonly portrayed as unfriendly or malevolent, known for their strength and their tendency to cause trouble for humans. In many stories, trolls are depicted as living in caves or under bridges, and they may engage in acts of mischief or violence. However, there are also tales where trolls are shown as having more complex or even sympathetic qualities. Overall, trolls represent the fear of the unknown and the dangers lurking in remote and wild places.

Troll

angling by drawing a baited line through the water

Troll

a fisherman's lure that is used in trolling

Troll

a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time

Troll

(computing) someone who posts hostile, irrelevant, or offensive comments on a website or social media to annoy others

to troll

VERB

sing loudly and without inhibition

praise or celebrate in song

speak or recite rapidly or in a rolling voice

angle with a hook and line drawn through the water

sing the parts of (a round) in succession

cause to move round and round

circulate, move around