 lurk |
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| 1. | [ verb ] lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner | |
| Synonyms: | skulk | |
| Related terms: | hide lurker | |
| 2. | [ verb ] be about | |
| Synonyms: | hang_around linger loiter tarry mill_about mess_about loaf lollygag lallygag footle mill_around lounge | |
| Examples: | "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square" "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?" |
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| Related terms: | be prowl loiterer | |
| 3. | [ verb ] wait in hiding to attack | |
| Synonyms: | ambush lie_in_wait bushwhack waylay ambuscade scupper | |
| Related terms: | wait ambush ambusher | |
| Similar spelling: |
Luhrs Lueras Lurz |
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