self-trolling

noun

The behavior of an individual, usually an adolescent, anonymously posting hurtful or negative comments about themselves online.

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Meanings

nounself-trolling (uncountable)
  1. Internetuncountablesocial mediahuman sciencesThe behavior of an individual, usually an adolescent, anonymously posting hurtful or negative comments about themselves online.
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self-trolling. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/self-trolling

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