# Why so many socks/trocks? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [August 21, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-many-socks-trocks/988871 "2023-08-21T17:21:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 22
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-many-socks-trocks/988871/22 "2023-08-21T19:49:05Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Okay, I’ll ask the obvious: what’s a “trock”? The glossary of SDMB-specific terms is here. You can also get to it through the Registration, Rules, and FAQ post pinned to the top of ATMB. > [@Beginner's Guide to Glossary of Terms on Straight Dope Message Boards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beginners-guide-to-glossary-of-terms-on-straight-dope-message-boards/307442): > > There are a number of terms commonly used on the Straight Dope Message Boards, that are basically “in-jokes” or references. There are several threads listing such, I have tried to compile them all into one post here. If anyone has additions or corrections, please email me – I’m going to keep this locked, so it doesn’t become too long and rambling, but remains fairly focused and easy to use. I have taken these descriptions from various threads and posts by various members. This thread isn’t upda… > [@](#): > > **Trock** - A serial sock and troll. We have several of these. Some have been with us for many years. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-many-socks-trocks/988871)._