permatroll
permatroll noun: a persistent or long-time troll in an online community.
Noun
permatroll (plural permatrolls)
- A persistent or long-time troll in an online community.
- Looks like "Pac Man Deadhead" is the latest incarnation of the permatroll formerly known as scullandroses77.2000 November 10, Seth Jackson, “(NDC) Another statistical analysis of the Palm Beach County vote”, in alt.politics (Usenet)
- I guess I've developed a better defense mechanism against what amounts to permatrolls than some people. I'm *quite* willing to ignore things that I suspect are intentionally offensive; my time is worth enough to me that I refuse to squander it in unproductive duels.2002 May 17, Werehatrack, “Re: Why the goddess gave celine a yeast infection.”, in alt.callahans (Usenet)
Forms of permatroll
| plural | permatrolls |
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Origin of permatroll
From perma- + troll.
Questions about permatroll
- What does permatroll mean?
- Permatroll means a persistent or long-time troll in an online community.
- What part of speech is permatroll?
- Permatroll is a noun.
- What is the plural of permatroll?
- The plural of permatroll is permatrolls.
Words near permatroll in the dictionary
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