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verb
- 1. (of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something: "a ruthless killer still lurked in the darkness"
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Lurk means to wait or move in a secret way, or to exist in a hidden way. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, such as hiding, attacking, or online, with examples and pronunciation.
LURK means to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush, or to read or observe an ongoing discussion without participating in it. See examples, synonyms, word history and origins, and related words for lurk.
To lurk is to creep around, hide out, and wait to attack. Your team’s strategy for winning capture the flag might be to lurk in the bushes for an hour until the opposing side thinks you gave up and went home. The verb lurk means to move furtively or sneak around, usually while you wait to pounce.
Lurk means to wait or move in a secret way, especially to attack someone or do something wrong. It can also mean to exist in a hidden or unpleasant way, or to spend time on the internet without posting anything.
Definition of lurk verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Learn the meaning of lurk as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word origin. Find out how lurk is used in different contexts, such as hiding, waiting, or online behavior.
