טרול

Hebrew

Etymology

From various senses of English troll.

Pronunciation

• (Modern Israeli Hebrew) IPA^(key): /tʁol/

Noun

טְרוֹל • (t'ról) m (plural indefinite טרולים, singular construct טרול־, plural construct טרולי־)

1. (originally Scandinavian mythology, now also European folklore and fantasy) troll (a giant supernatural being, especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges)
   • טרול on the Hebrew Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^he
2. (figurative, originally Internet slang) troll (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)
   • טרול (אינטרנט) on the Hebrew Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^he