Troller

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who fishes by trolling.
  2. 2
    a fisherman who uses a hook and line wordnet
  3. 3
    An engine-powered fishing boat, used for moving slowly while fishing lines drag behind, sometimes able to sail in shallow water.
  4. 4
    A troll; a user who maliciously provokes others. Internet, nonstandard

    "Troller is looking for a response...ANY response, and he will chum the waters with complaints, insults, compliments, and inflammatory tidbits hoping that someone...ANYONE, will take the bait."

Synonyms

All synonyms
angleranglerdrifterfishermanjiggerwhaler

Example

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"Troller is looking for a response...ANY response, and he will chum the waters with complaints, insults, compliments, and inflammatory tidbits hoping that someone...ANYONE, will take the bait."

Etymology

From troll + -er.

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