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Definition of a lurker
lurker
noun
- peeping tom.
We can't park here, there are too many lurkers.
Last edited on Nov 26 1999. Submitted by Patrick B. from River Ridge, LA, USA on Nov 26 1999.
- Someone who browses internet forums, but does not contribute to the discussion by adding their own posts or new threads.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: miscellaneous insults (list of).
Last edited on Sep 30 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 30 2010.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: a bug that makes hardware or software unusable. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I don't even know". | |
| Definitions include: computer software that occupies too many resources due to its preponderance of features. | |
| Definitions include: to click a link on the web and be taken to a site other than the one anticipated. | |
| Definitions include: alternative spelling of "fine", as in attractive. | |
| Definitions include: an interface designed to hide the complexity of a system. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "who gives a fuck". | |
| Definitions include: to cite a relevant excerpt from some text. | |
| Definitions include: "ta-ta for now", i.e. "goodbye for now." | |
| Definitions include: in a computing user interface, to present something to the user. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "real life". | |
| Definitions include: aggravation. | |
| Definitions include: "alright". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Game of the Year". | |
| Definitions include: to advertise using spam and "spammy" techniques. | |
Other terms relating to 'miscellaneous insults (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: a person who imitates others, especially in fashion, tastes, etc. | |
| Definitions include: a person without cable television. | |
| Definitions include: an expression of anger; "bite me"; "fuck off". | |
| Definitions include: relating to a WASP. | |
| Definitions include: someone who is new to a particular group, activity, game, field of study, etc. | |
| Definitions include: a feminine female. | |
| Definitions include: general derogatory term for a female. | |
| Definitions include: a person that kills fun or humor. | |
| Definitions include: "oaf"; "klutz"; "dope". | |
| Definitions include: a person who has problems using modern technology. | |
| Definitions include: to take advantage of. | |
| Definitions include: a total failure. | |
| Definitions include: exhausted, not well. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "dear partner", i.e. one's unmarried significant other. | |
| Definitions include: An acronym has been invented for the term, but long after the term entered use: "Beautiful Intellectuals That Cause Hard-ons." | |
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Other terms relating to 'lurk': | |
| Definitions include: to hang out. | |
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