LURK


Meaning of LURK in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' l ə rk

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English; akin to Middle High German l ū ren to lie in wait ― more at LOWER

Date: 14th century

1 a : to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose b : to move furtively or inconspicuously c : to persist in staying

2 a : to be concealed but capable of being discovered specifically : to constitute a latent threat b : to lie hidden

3 : to read messages on an Internet discussion forum (as a newsgroup or chat room) without contributing

– lurk · er noun

synonyms LURK , SKULK , SLINK , SNEAK mean to behave so as to escape attention. LURK implies a lying in wait in a place of concealment and often suggests an evil intent <suspicious men lurking in alleyways>. SKULK suggests more strongly cowardice or fear or sinister intent <something skulking in the shadows>. SLINK implies moving stealthily often merely to escape attention < slunk around the corner>. SNEAK may add an implication of entering or leaving a place or evading a difficulty by furtive or underhanded methods < sneaked out early>.

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.