troller

/ˈtrɒlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who trolls, especially for sport, or a device used for trolling.

“The angler used a troller to catch fish in the lake.”

2. verb

To fish or seek prey by dragging a lure or bait behind a moving object, such as a boat.

“The fisherman trolled the waters for hours but caught nothing.”

3. noun

A person who posts inflammatory or off-topic messages on the internet in order to provoke a reaction, especially in a forum or social media.

“The trollers on the online forum were stirring up a lot of controversy.”

Synonyms

  • angler
  • fisherman
  • provocateur

Antonyms

  • catcher
  • recreational