I have been adding words each Bulletin that have changed meaning. In rrsearching that its clear that there are also words that have quite recently changed thanks to the internet. hile their original definitions are still in use, their new online meanings have become so widespread that they often overshadow the old ones—at least, in most contexts.
Troll
Old meaning: A mythical creature often found in fairy tales, often living under bridges and harassing travellers.
New meaning: A person who intentionally stirs up trouble or provokes others online. They typically leave negative or inflammatory comments to get a reaction.
Actually when we think of the traditional troll hiding under a bridge there is not much difference to the modern troll hiding behind their keyboard.
