lurk

verb
UK: /lɜːk/
US: /lɝːk/

  1. To wait somewhere secretly, often with the intention of doing something wrong.

    1. I saw him lurk near the school last night.
    2. Someone was lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to attack.

  2. To read or observe discussions on the internet without actively participating.

    1. I lurk in chat rooms to learn new things about the topic.
    2. He prefers to lurk on social media, observing rather than posting himself.

Synonyms

skulk prowl sneak hide lounge loiter wait watch
lurk noun

  1. The act of waiting secretly, often with a negative intention.

    1. His lurk near the building seemed suspicious.
    2. The security guard noticed someone's lurk in the parking lot.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lurk" in English means: To wait somewhere secretly, often with the intention of doing something wrong., To read or observe discussions on the internet without actively participating..

The phonetic transcription of "lurk" is /lɜːk/ in British English and /lɝːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lurk": skulk, prowl, sneak, hide, lounge, loiter, wait, watch.

Example usage of "lurk": "I saw him lurk near the school last night.". More examples on the page.