טרול

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

/tʁol/

noun
Definitions
  • (mythology) A troll: a mythological monster of human-like form, originating in Norse mythology.
  • (Internet) A troll: a participant in an online forum whose goal is to disrupt discussion.

Etymology

Borrowed from English troll (grotesque creature which lives in hills under bridges, person who provokes others for personal amusement to cause disruption).

Origin

English

troll

Gloss

grotesque creature which lives in hills under bridges, person who provokes others for personal amusement to cause disruption

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