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   Lurk

   /lərk/

   

   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"
   • ▪ (of an unpleasant quality) be present in a latent or barely discernible state, although still presenting a threat: "fear lurks beneath the surface"
   • ▪ read the postings in an internet forum without actively contributing.

   Word Origin Middle English: perhaps from lower3 + the frequentative suffix -k (as in talk). The noun is from British slang lurk ‘method of fraud’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   What does Lurk mean?

   • Lurk definition: to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively.. See examples of LURK used in a sentence.

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   What does Lurk mean in horror?

   • The verb lurk means to move furtively or sneak around, usually while you wait to pounce. Tigers lurk through the jungle, stalking their prey, and creepy characters are always lurking in the shadows in horror movies. Perhaps that's why you'll often hear people describe not-so-safe places by saying that danger lurks at every turn.

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   What does lurking mean?

   • To exist undiscovered or unobserved; be present as a latent or not readily apparent threat. To read but not contribute to the discussion in a newsgroup, chatroom, or other online forum. The act of lurking. Imagine the stories that must lurk in the walls of this house. Nevertheless difficulties lurk beneath their general unity of thought and style.

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   What is a synonym for lurk?

   • Synonyms for Lurk are for example creep, lie in wait and loiter. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Lurk”. You might be able to find more answers by using these: creep, lie in wait and prowl. We found 11 answers for the crossword clue Lurk .

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   The meaning of LURK is to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose. How to use lurk in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lurk.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLURK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong: Someone was lurking in the shadows. Why are you lurking around in the hallway? [ I usually + adv/prep ] (of an unpleasant feeling or quality) to exist although it is not always noticeable:

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   Lurk definition: to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively.. See examples of LURK used in a sentence.

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   to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong: Someone was lurking in the shadows. Why are you lurking around in the hallway? [ I usually + adv/prep ] (of an unpleasant feeling or quality) to exist although it is not always noticeable:

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLURK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · lurk in American English. (lɜːrk) intransitive verb. 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.

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   to wait somewhere secretly, especially before doing something bad: Someone was lurking in the shadows. to enter a place on the Internet and read what other people have written without them knowing you are there. lurker. noun [ C ] (Definition of lurk from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of lurk.