Definition of 'lurk'

Verb

1. lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
      Synonyms: skulk
2. be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
      Synonyms: loiter lounge footle lollygag loaf lallygag hang around mess about tarry linger mill about mill around
3. wait in hiding to attack
      Synonyms: ambush scupper bushwhack waylay ambuscade lie in wait

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