Definition of Lurk

1. Verb. Lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner.

Exact synonyms: Skulk
Generic synonyms: Conceal, Hide
Derivative terms: Lurker, Skulker

2. Verb. Be about. "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
Exact synonyms: Footle, Hang Around, Lallygag, Linger, Loaf, Loiter, Lollygag, Lounge, Mess About, Mill About, Mill Around, Tarry
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Lurch, Prowl
Derivative terms: Lingerer, Loiterer, Lounger

3. Verb. Wait in hiding to attack.
Exact synonyms: Ambuscade, Ambush, Bushwhack, Lie In Wait, Scupper, Waylay
Generic synonyms: Wait
Derivative terms: Ambuscade, Ambush, Ambusher, Bushwhacker, Lurker

Definition of Lurk

1. v. i. To lie hid; to lie in wait.

Definition of Lurk

1. Verb. To remain concealed in order to ambush ¹

2. Verb. To remain unobserved ¹

3. Verb. to hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself ¹

4. Verb. (Internet) to view an internet forum without posting comments ¹

5. Noun. The act of lurking. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lurk

1. to wait in concealment [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lurk

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lurgees
lurgi
lurgies
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lurk (current term)
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