troll meaning and definition

TROLL noun

Definition of troll (noun)

1. (Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains
2. 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
   • "they enjoyed singing rounds"
   • synonyms: round
3. a fisherman's lure that is used in trolling
   • "he used a spinner as his troll"
4. angling by drawing a baited line through the water
   • synonyms: trolling

TROLL verb

Definition of troll (verb)

1. circulate, move around
2. cause to move round and round
   • "The child trolled her hoop"
3. sing the parts of (a round) in succession
4. angle with a hook and line drawn through the water
5. sing loudly and without inhibition
6. praise or celebrate in song
   • "All tongues shall troll you"
7. speak or recite rapidly or in a rolling voice