lurk
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intransitive verb \ˈlərk\Definition of LURK
1
a : to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose b : to move furtively or inconspicuously c : to persist in staying
2
a : to be concealed but capable of being discovered; specifically : to constitute a latent threat b : to lie hidden
3
: to read messages on an Internet discussion forum (as a newsgroup or chat room) without contributing
— lurk·er noun
Examples of LURK
- She could tell there was someone out there lurking in the shadows.
- <we caught a glimpse of someone lurking around the corner>
Origin of LURK
Middle English; akin to Middle High German lūren to lie in wait — more at lower
First Known Use: 14th century
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Synonym Discussion of LURK
lurk, skulk, slink, sneak mean to behave so as to escape attention. lurk implies a lying in wait in a place of concealment and often suggests an evil intent <suspicious men lurking in alleyways>. skulk suggests more strongly cowardice or fear or sinister intent <something skulking in the shadows>. slink implies moving stealthily often merely to escape attention <slunk around the corner>. sneak may add an implication of entering or leaving a place or evading a difficulty by furtive or underhanded methods <sneaked out early>.
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