Trollish

/ˈtɹoʊlɪʃ/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a troll (supernatural being).

    "Clara's father, a trollish ne'er-do-well who spent most of his time in brothels and saloons, would disappear for days and weeks at a stretch, leaving Clara and her mother to fend for themselves."

  2. 2
    Resembling or characteristic of a troll (Internet troublemaker) or trolling.

    "If you get a “trollish” comment, delete it, do not respond to it, and move forward immediately without paying any further mind."

Example

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"Clara's father, a trollish ne'er-do-well who spent most of his time in brothels and saloons, would disappear for days and weeks at a stretch, leaving Clara and her mother to fend for themselves."

Etymology

From troll + -ish.

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