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lurking

/ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/

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verb

To remain concealed in order to ambush.

Examples :

"The cat was lurking behind the couch, waiting to pounce on the toy mouse. "

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verb

To remain unobserved.

Examples :

"The cat was lurking under the table, waiting for someone to drop food. "

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verb

To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.

Examples :

"The cat was lurking under the table, waiting for a dropped piece of food. "

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verb

To view an internet forum without posting comments.

Examples :

"I've been lurking in the online photography forum for weeks, learning from the experts before I dare to post my own pictures. "

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verb

To saddle (a person) with an undesirable task or duty.

Examples :

"My mother lurked me with the chore of cleaning out the garage. "

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noun

The act of one who lurks.

Examples :

"The security guard suspected a lurking near the bank after closing hours, so he increased his patrols. "

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