English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
lurk + -er, agentive suffix
Pronunciation [edit]
lurker (plural lurkers)
- Agent noun of lurk; one who lurks.
- (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.
- (archaic, UK, dialect) A small fishing-boat.
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