Lurk meaning

What does “lurk” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“lurk” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner.

lurk

lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
Synonymsskulk
be about
“The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square”
“Who is this man that is hanging around the department?”
Synonymsloiter lounge footle lollygag loaf lallygag hang around mess about
wait in hiding to attack
Synonymsambush scupper bushwhack waylay ambuscade lie in wait

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University