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don't feed the trolls

don't feed the trolls is the alternative form of don't feed the troll.

Meaning of don't feed the troll

Phrase

don't feed the troll

  1. (Internet) Said to urge another not to respond to disruptive behavior, particularly in online contexts, by pointing out any such response is likely to be counterproductive.
    Synonyms:
    DFTT, DNFTT

Questions about don't feed the trolls

What is don't feed the trolls the alternative form of?
Don't feed the trolls is the alternative form of don't feed the troll.

Words near don't feed the trolls in the dictionary

  1. don't do anything I wouldn't do
  2. don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly
  3. don't drop the soap
  4. don't even think about it
  5. don't feed the troll
  6. don't feed the trolls
  7. don't fight the tape
  8. don't fish off the company dock
  9. don't forget to write
  10. don't get above your raising
  11. don't get mad, get even

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