lurker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who lurks.
  2. 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.
  3. A small fishing-boat.
  4. An impostor; a quack.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɜː.kə/ /ˈlɝ.kɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-lurker.wav

Word forms

lurker lurkers

Etymology

From lurk + -er, agent suffix.

Antonyms

Derived words

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