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troll

[trohl] / troʊl /


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In fact, entire Reddit forums and YouTube channels are devoted to what’s called “scambaiting,” the practice of intentionally engaging with scammers to frustrate or troll them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Also present is Johnathan Lee Riches, a veteran troll and convicted scammer, who—after finishing a prison term for wire fraud—has successfully rebranded as an investigative journalist.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

We aren't doing this to troll those of you who are Arsenal fans.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

People with actual opinions of the show were those who popped in to troll, offering variations of “this sucks” and “pathetic.”

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

Defeated the troll, and without a single plea for aid passing his lips.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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