lurk meaning and definition

LURK verb

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: footle, hang around, lallygag, linger, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, mess about, mill about, mill around, tarry
3. wait in hiding to attack
   • synonyms: ambuscade, ambush, bushwhack, lie in wait, scupper, waylay