feed the troll
(idiomatic, chiefly, Internet slang) To respond to a troll, especially in an online community.
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(idiomatic, chiefly, Internet slang) To respond to a troll, especially in an online community.
The man rejected the business forum moderator's advice and decided to feed the troll by answering his irrelevant questions.
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