trolls

To post deliberately provocative or offensive messages on the internet.

"He often trolls comments sections for fun."

People who deliberately post offensive messages online to provoke others.

"Don't feed the internet trolls."

Large, ugly mythical creatures from folklore, often living in caves or under bridges.

"Fairy tales often feature scary trolls."

To fish by trailing a baited line from a moving boat.

"He trolls for mackerel in the sea."