lurking
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: lurkings
Meaning · English
The act of one who lurks.
Noun
Examples
In these hunting scenes, as many critics have noted, the reversals, negotiations, lurkings, and evasions between hunter and prey mirror and frame the bedroom strategies of the Lady and Gawain.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lurking” mean?
The act of one who lurks.
Is “lurking” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.