trolls

1. In Norse mythology, repulsive dwarfs who lived in caves or other hidden places. They would steal children and property but hated noise. The troll in the children's story “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” for example, lives under a bridge and is enraged when he hears the goats crossing the bridge.

Example Sentences

Yet, with how much time these commenters seem to have to seek out unemployment announcements, one has to surmise that internet trolls aren’t exactly the most gainfully employed members of society themselves.

From Salon

The coalition between our plutocracy and the lowest reaches of internet trolls and right-wing agitators is hardly unprecedented.

From Salon

He decides to confront the trolls and makes a video explaining his condition.

From BBC

The mother of Jay Slater has said online trolls accused her of murdering her son during the height of a social media frenzy after he disappeared on holiday in Tenerife last summer.

From BBC

One of the world's most popular streamers, Tyler "Ninja" Blevins, says trolls "berate" him every day because his number of viewers has fallen.

From BBC