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Definition of 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: to act in an exaggerated style, usually to make people laugh. | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical device that people possess (a la gaydar) that measures how bogus something is. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I don't even know". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not work safe". | |
| Definitions include: "I love you too". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "good game." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Fixed That For You". | |
| Definitions include: the typical amount of computing resources taken up by a computer program. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "be back later". | |
| Definitions include: very cold. | |
| Definitions include: the use of paid employees or contractors - or people who otherwise have a stake - to astroturf. | |
| Definitions include: colloquial pronunciation of fool. | |
| Definitions include: To accidentally press an adjacent button, e.g. while typing on a keyboard or entering a phone number. | |
| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I fucking love you" or "I freaking love you". | |
Other terms relating to 'miscellaneous insults (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: a person who follows or mimics others, without thought. | |
| Definitions include: jail or prison. | |
| Definitions include: 1: a general insult, especially in competitive games. | |
| Definitions include: to take advantage of. | |
| Definitions include: a generic insult. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: an extreme insult. | |
| Definitions include: See chav. | |
| Definitions include: someone who pretends to be someone they're not, usually in dress and speech; "poseur"; "wannabe"; "fake". | |
| Definitions include: someone who pretends to be a gangster. | |
| Definitions include: poor, uneducated Caucasians. | |
| Definitions include: afro. | |
| Definitions include: a command, similar to "Go to hell!" (i.e. "Leave me alone!" "Go away!" etc.) | |
| Definitions include: a stupid person; "moron"; "idiot". | |
| Definitions include: a dork, dummy, oaf, etc. | |
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| Definitions include: to hang out. | |
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