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chasingnounEngraved or embossed decoration.
runningnounThe activity of running as a form of exercise, as a sport, or for any other reason.
trollismnoun(Internet slang) The practice of trolling, or making inflammatory postings.
trollagenoun(Internet, informal) trolling (making inflammatory posts or comments to annoy others on the Internet)
trollerynoun(Internet slang) Online behavior that is deliberately provocative or disruptive.
foolingverbThe act of one who fools; foolish behaviour.
humbuggingnounAn act of one who humbugs (in all senses, for example, swindling, fighting, etc.).
tradlarpverb(Internet slang) To pretend that one is living a traditional or historical lifestyle; to LARP as trad.
trademark trollnoun(patent law, derogatory) An entity that registers a trademark without intending to use it and who then threatens to sue others who use that mark.
patent trollingnoun(patent law, informal, derogatory) The practice of owning and enforcing patents in an aggressive and opportunistic manner, often with no intention of marketing or promoting the subjects of the patents.
tamperingnounThe act of one who tampers.
monsteringnounThe act of one who monsters (in any sense).
bilkingnounThe act of one who bilks (in any sense).
botherationnoun(uncountable) The state of being bothered; annoyance, vexation.
botheringverbThat bothers; annoying, irritating.
pesteringverbAn act or instance of annoying somebody.
tortfeasancenoun(chiefly law) The condition, or an act, of doing wrong; the act of committing a tort.
tomfoolerynounFoolish behaviour or speech.
shit-stirringnountroublemaking, especially by provoking negative behavior from others.
trickerationnoun(colloquial, humorous, dialect) Trickery.

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