n.
Pronunciation: ' tr ō l
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, probably from Anglo-French *troiller, *troller; akin to Anglo-French troil, trolle winch
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1 : to cause to move round and round : ROLL
2 a : to sing the parts of (as a round or catch) in succession b : to sing loudly c : to celebrate in song
3 a : to fish for by trolling b : to fish by trolling in < troll lakes> c : to pull through the water in trolling < troll a lure> d : to search in or at < troll s flea markets for bargains> also : PROWL < troll nightclubs>
intransitive verb
1 : to move around : RAMBLE
2 a : to fish by trailing a lure or baited hook from a moving boat b : SEARCH , LOOK < troll ing for sponsors> also : PROWL
3 : to sing or play in a jovial manner
4 : to speak rapidly
– troll · er noun