Lurk: meaning, definitions and examples

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lurk

 

[ lษœหk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

online behavior

To lurk means to read messages in an online discussion without contributing or participating actively.

Synonyms

monitor, observe, watch

Examples of usage

  • I noticed that he always lurks in the chatroom without saying anything.
  • She prefers to lurk on social media rather than posting updates.
  • Stop lurking and join the conversation!
Context #2 | Verb

in a hidden or secretive way

To lurk also means to wait or move in a stealthy or sneaky manner, typically with harmful intent.

Synonyms

ambush, skulk, sneak

Examples of usage

  • The thief was lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.
  • They felt a sense of unease, as if danger lurked around every corner.
  • Beware of the dangers that lurk in the dark alleyways.
  • The predator lurked silently in the bushes, ready to pounce.
  • He had a lurking suspicion that something was not right.

Translations

Translations of the word "lurk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espreitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคพเคค เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lauern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengintai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัั‚ะตั€ั–ะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czaiฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฝœใ‚€ (ใฒใใ‚€)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acechar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pusuya yatmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ์–ด ์žˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุจุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤรญhat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤรญhaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฝœไผ (qiรกn fรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preลพati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leyndast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒกแƒแƒคแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pusquya yatmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acechar

Etymology

The word 'lurk' has its origins in Middle English, where it meant to move stealthily or sneak. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the idea of observing or monitoring without active participation, especially in online contexts. The dual nature of lurking, whether in online discussions or in hidden physical spaces, reflects its enduring relevance in contemporary language usage.

See also: lurker, lurking.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,897, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.