An electronic mail meSSage, USenet poSting or other (electronic) communication which iS intentionally incorrect, but not overtly controverSial (compare flame bait), or the act of Sending Such a meSSage. Trolling aimS to elicit an emotional reaction from thoSe with a hair-trigger on the reply key. A really Subtle troll makeSSome people loSe their mindS. (1994-10-17)