Definition of lurk

lurk

verb - intransitive

• to hang out.

  We were lurking around the mall.

  Last edited on Aug 11 2010. Submitted by Rachel from OH, USA on Jan 11 1999.

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lurker	Definitions include: peeping tom.

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