lurk — to wait somewhere secretly, especially before attacking or doing something bad
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to wait somewhere secretly, especially before attacking or doing something bad
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɜːrk/
Korean meaning: 숨어서 기다리다, 잠복하다
Korean pronunciation: **럭**
Example Sentences
- My cat likes to lurk under the bed and attack my feet when I walk by.
- I've been lurking in this online cooking group for months but never posted a recipe.
- Paparazzi lurk outside celebrity restaurants hoping to catch a photo.
lurk
VERB//lɜːrk//
to wait somewhere secretly, especially before attacking or doing something bad
A bandit lurks behind trees waiting to ambush the hiker
Danger lurks behind the clerk at work.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'lurken', likely of Scandinavian origin, related to Old Norse 'lurka' meaning to lurk or crouch. The word entered English around the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“My cat likes to lurk under the bed and attack my feet when I walk by.”
“I've been lurking in this online cooking group for months but never posted a recipe.”
“Paparazzi lurk outside celebrity restaurants hoping to catch a photo.”
“Stop lurking in the kitchen and help me cook dinner!”
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