Associations to the word «Lurker»

Wiktionary

LURKER, noun. Agent noun of lurk; one who lurks.
LURKER, noun. (Internet) A user who observes a community rather than participating; someone who reads or takes advantage of content on a website, newsgroup, etc. but does not contribute.
LURKER, noun. (archaic) (UK) (dialect) A small fishing-boat.

Dictionary definition

LURKER, noun. Someone waiting in concealment.

Wise words

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