5 letter words with ROL in the middle

Droll 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:

Amusingly odd or comical.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK):

US: /droʊl/

UK: /drəʊl/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "droll" originated from the French word "drolle" which means "a comical person or thing". The word was first used in English in the 17th century to describe something that was humorous or amusingly odd. Today, the word "droll" is used to describe something that is funny in an unusual or unexpected way.

5. Synonyms:

• Comical
• Humorous
• Witty
• Amusing
• Entertaining

6. Related Words:

• Troll
• Rolls
• Drill
• Grill
• Stroll

7. Example Sentences:

• The comedians droll sense of humor had the audience in stitches.
• The painting had a droll quality that made it stand out from the others in the gallery.
• He had a droll expression on his face when he told the joke.

Parts of Speech

Troll is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, a troll is a mythical creature from Scandinavian folklore. As a verb, troll means to post inflammatory or off-topic messages on the internet with the intention of provoking others.

Pronunciations

• US: trōl
• UK: trɒl

Origin and Usage

The noun troll comes from Old Norse "troll" which means "fiend" or "monster." In Scandinavian folklore, trolls are often depicted as large, ugly creatures that live in the mountains or forests. The verb form of troll is believed to have originated from the fishing term "trolling" which means to drag a baited line through the water to catch fish. In the context of the internet, trolling refers to the act of posting provocative messages to elicit strong emotional responses from others.

Synonyms

• bully
• harasser
• provocateur

Related Words

• twitch
• flame
• hoaxer
• prank
• smear

Example Sentences

• As a noun: The troll under the bridge was a fearsome sight.
• As a verb: He was banned from the forum for trolling other users.