Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

copyright troll

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.61 in modern English

Syllables: copy-right troll
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person or company that enforces copyrights that it holds for purposes of generating income through strategic litigation, in a manner considered unduly aggressive or opportunistic.

Derogatory

noun

A person or company that enforces copyrights that it holds for purposes of generating income through strategic litigation, in a manner considered unduly aggressive or opportunistic.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

"If you join a popular torrent using your own IP address, a copyright troll might make sure you get a sternly-worded threat from your ISP."

Usage

Derogatory

Inflected Forms

copyright trolls (plural)

Questions

What does copyright troll mean?: A person or company that enforces copyrights that it holds for purposes of generating income through strategic litigation, in a manner considered unduly aggressive or opportunistic.

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