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lurked, past tense; lurks, 3rd person singular present; lurked, past participle; lurking, present participle;
  1. (of a person or animal) Be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something
    • - a ruthless killer still lurked in the darkness
  2. (of an unpleasant quality) Be present in a latent or barely discernible state, although still presenting a threat
    • - fear lurks beneath the surface
    • - he lives with a lurking fear of exposure as a fraud
  3. Read communications on an electronic network without making one's presence known

  1. lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
  2. loiter: be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
  3. ambush: wait in hiding to attack
  4. This is a list of alternate base character classes to the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. As base classes rather than prestige classes, they can be taken by newly created characters without need for any prerequisites.
  5. In Internet culture, a lurker is a person who reads discussions on a message board, newsgroup, chatroom, file sharing or other interactive system, but rarely or never participates actively. Research indicates that "lurkers make up over 90% of online groups" . ...
  6. The act of lurking; To remain concealed in order to ambush; To remain unobserved; to hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself; to view an internet forum without posting comments
  7. (lurking) Listening in on mailing list, newsgroup, or bulletin board discussions without actively participating. When joining a newsgroup, you should lurk for awhile before joining in the discussion (lurk before you leap). ...
  8. (LURKING) The act of reading through maillists and newsgroups without posting any messages. Considered good netiquette to get the feel of the topic before adding your own two penneth
  9. (Lurking) Reading online messages or chat room conversations without taking part in the discussion. Users are encouraged to lurk in the Newsgroups or chat rooms until they have some idea what the discussion is about an the style is like.
  10. (Lurking) Non-active participation on the part of a subscriber to an mailing list, a Usenet newsgroup, and IRC channel, a video connection, or any other Internet communication device. If you're "lurking," you're generally just listening to the discussion. ...
  11. (lurking) to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose, to move furtively or inconspicuously, to persist in staying to, to be concealed but capable of being discovered
  12. (LURKING) The strategy of waiting around for the small saucer in Asteroids. Not recommended in Asteroids Deluxe.
  13. (Lurking) Being in a chat or forum but not talking (See Forums, AC, CC, and WC).
  14. (Lurking) Browsing and reading information in a newsgroup, IRC channel, etc., without posting. It is a good idea to "lurk" in a group for a while, read the FAQ, make sure you know what direction the "conversation" is taking and to get a feel for group dynamics.
  15. (Lurking) In stroke-play tournaments, a term used to describe a player who is poised to make a move toward the top of the leader board. In amateur golf, it describes the lecherous souls who frequent the nineteenth hole.
  16. (Lurking) Subscribing to a newsgroup or mailing list, but only reading postings, and not participating. Newbies are best advised to do this for awhile, until they get the feel of it all.
  17. (lurking) Observing but not participating in; often used when referring to a Internet Service Provider's group. [AFSEC] (see also internet, threat)
  18. (lurking) marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  19. Listening in to a mailing list, message base, chat room, or newsgroup without participating. Newcomers are encouraged to lurk for a while as they get the feel of things. The term "lurker" is sometimes used negatively to refer to people who take from discussions, but never give.
  20. Following a newsgroup or sitting on an IRC channel and reading the messages without saying anything, as if you were 'lurking in the shadows' staying out of sight.
  21. To hang out in an area without directly participating. For example, when you're new to a discussion group or chat room, it's a good idea to lurk and become familiar with its scope and general rules before posting. ...
  22. To be a member of a mailing list without ever introducing yourself or participating in any way. In general, it is a good idea to lurk on a mailing list or newsgroup until you get a feel for the style. ...
  23. viewing the contents of a forum without registering and participating.
  24. To read messages from a mailing list or newsgroup without contributing. Nothing wrong with that: lurk for a time to understand the themes and personalities on the list before you put your foot in it
  25. Reading messages posted to a bulletin board or online chatroom without contributing.  Lurking can spark off some emotional responses:  while some participants feel it is 'unfair' for lurkers to benefit from their peers' contributions, others accept that people learn in different ways and that ...