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Definition of lurker

lurker

/ˈlɜːrkər/
lurk · er
Plural:lurkers
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lurker Lexical Profile

lurker Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A member of an online forum, chatroom, or social media community who regularly reads discussions or views content without actively posting or contributing.

Example

"After being a silent lurker on the programming forum for two years, she finally created an account to answer a question."

2

A person or animal that waits in concealment or moves about stealthily in the shadows, often with a suspicious or furtive purpose.

Example

"The security guard shone his flashlight into the alley to deter any potential lurker."

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• Rhymes for lurker

• Nearby Words

lurex
lurid
lurk
lurker
lusaka
luscious
lusciously

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lurker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lurker
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