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Troll
/trɒl/ · verb · slang
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Troll In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Polari of mid-20th-century Britain; 'troll' (to walk, to cruise) comes from the older English verb 'troll' meaning to roam, and is documented in Paul Baker's Polari work — unrelated to the modern internet sense.
People Also Ask
What does troll mean in Polari?
It means to walk or stroll, often while cruising for a partner.
Is Polari 'troll' the same as internet trolling?
No — the Polari verb means to walk and is far older than the online sense of stirring up trouble.
Where does troll come from?
From the old English verb 'troll', to roam or move about.
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