lurked; lurking; lurks
Definition of lurk
1a : to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
someone out there lurking in the shadows
b : to move furtively or inconspicuously
shall I lurk about this country like a thief?— Henry Fielding
c : to persist in staying
the excitement of the first act still lurking in the air— Richard Fletcher Something about the smile lurking on Malfoy's face during the next week made Harry, Ron, and Hermione very nervous.— J. K. Rowling
2a : to be concealed but capable of being discovered specifically : to constitute a latent threat What evil lurks in the hearts of men?
b : to lie hidden
Malaria lurked in the marshes.
3 : to read messages without contributing on an Internet discussion forum (see forum sense 1c) (such as a newsgroup or chat room) or social media platform (such as Facebook or Twitter)
You can tweet as much as you want or lurk without comment, though consistent tweeting and audience engagement are key to attracting and keeping followers.— Charlotte Abbott
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The first known use of lurk was in the 14th century
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