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Definitions for Lurker

[1] to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively.
[2] to go furtively; slink; steal.
[3] to exist unperceived or unsuspected.
[4] Chiefly Computers . to read or observe an ongoing discussion without participating in it, as on a message board.
[5] an underhand scheme; dodge.
[6] an easy, somewhat lazy or unethical way of earning a living, performing a task, etc.
[7] a hideout.
[8] to move stealthily or be concealed, esp for evil purposes
[9] to be present in an unobtrusive way; go unnoticed
[10] to read messages posted on an electronic network without contributing messages oneself
[11] Australian and NZ slang a scheme or stratagem for success

Words related to Lurker

lurkburglar, crook, robber, pilferer, housebreaker

Words nearby Lurker

lurklurgy, luria, lurid, lurie, luristan, lurk, lurking, lurçat, lusaka, lusatia, lusatian

Origin of Lurker

1250–1300; Middle English lurken, frequentative of lower2; compare Norwegian lurka to sneak away

Other words from Lurker

lurk·er , noun
lurk·ing , noun
lurk·ing·ly , adverb

Word origin for Lurker

C13: probably frequentative of lour ; compare Middle Dutch loeren to lie in wait

Synonyms for Lurker

burglar, crook, housebreaker, pilferer, robber, sneakthief