Lurker definition

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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.

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(archaic, UK, dialect) A small fishing-boat.

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lurker

Plural:

lurkers

Origin of lurker

lurk + -er, agentive suffix

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