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| lurk [ lurk ] (past and past participle lurked, present participle lurk·ing, 3rd person present singular lurks) |
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1. move or wait furtively: to move about furtively, or wait in a concealed position or a shadowy corner, especially with the intention of doing something wrong
  a figure lurking in the bushes
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2. exist unsuspected: to exist as an unsuspected threat or danger
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3. online read but not send online messages: to read messages sent to an online discussion forum without contributing
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slang
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| [13th century. Probably < Low German or N Germanic] |
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| lurk·er noun |
| lurk·ing adjective |
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