lurker

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

lurk + -er, agentive suffix

Pronunciation [edit]

Noun [edit]

lurker (plural lurkers)

  1. Agent noun of lurk; one who lurks.
    1. (Internet) A user who observes a community rather than participating; someone who reads or takes advantage of content on a website, newsgroup, etc. but does not contribute.
  2. (archaic, UK, dialect) A small fishing-boat.

Translations [edit]

someone who lurks
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