Lurk Definition & Meaning
lurk
- verb
- lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
- be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
- wait in hiding to attack
"Lurk" in song lyrics
See how lurk is used in real songs:
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"You whole goal's to flirt but now ya gotta lurk"
7L & Esoteric — Stalker -
"Firearms make fireworks, I wonder where lies lurk"
Afu-Ra f/ Hannibal Stax, Krumbsnatcha — All That -
"Welcome, this where the murderers lurk"
Army of the Pharaohs — Seven
Words that rhyme with lurk
Usage tips for "lurk"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does lurk mean?
- lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?" wait in hiding to attack
- What part of speech is lurk?
- Lurk is a verb.
- How many definitions does lurk have?
- Lurk has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).