lurk

Meanings

• Verb

  Remain concealed or hidden, often with the intent to observe or harass.

  - "He lurked in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike."
  - "Some trolls spend hours lurking online forums, posting inflammatory comments."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lurk
burk , perk , work

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Variants

List of all variants of lurk that leads to same result
lurk , lurked , lurking , lurks

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Forms

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lurked, lurking

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to lie in wait' or 'stalk'. Derived from Old English 'hlēorican', from 'hlēor' meaning 'quiet, still' and 'rican' meaning 'to ride, ride over'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lurk' is often used in online communities to describe users who remain hidden and observe others without participating.

2. In some dialects, 'lurk' can also mean 'to loiter' or 'to hang around'.

3. The word 'lurk' is also used in computer programming to describe a process that runs in the background, waiting for a specific event to occur.

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Related Concepts

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1. stalking: The act of following someone with the intent to harass, intimidate, or harm.

2. observing: The act of watching or studying something closely.

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Culture

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In literature, lurking is often associated with suspense and intrigue, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' or Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None'. In music, the term 'lurk' is sometimes used in heavy metal genres to describe the sound of distorted bass guitar.

How to Memorize "lurk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone hiding in the shadows, watching and waiting for an opportunity.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'lurk' as related to stealth and secrecy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'LURK' to remember the meaning: 'L' lies, 'U' under, 'R' reveal, 'K' know.

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