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Synonyms
lurk (lûrk)

[Middle English lurken, possibly of Scandinavian origin.]

intransitive verb: lurked, lurk·ing, lurks. 

  1. To lie in wait, as in ambush.
  2. To move furtively; sneak.
  3. To exist unobserved or unsuspected: danger lurking around every bend.
  4. To read but not contribute to the discussion in a newsgroup, chatroom, or other online forum.

derivatives

lurḱing·ly
adverb