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Dictionary Definition of lurk
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lurk verb (i) 1. to lie in concealment, as men in ambush; remain in or about a place secretly or furtively. 2. to go furtively; slink; steal. 3. to exist unperceived or unsuspected. -- noun Colloquial 4. a place of resort; hide-out. 5. a dodge; a slightly underhand scheme. 6. a convenient, often unethical, method of performing a task, earning a living, etc. 7. a job. -- phrase 8. lurks and perks, opportunities to gain advantage from one's employment over and above one's wage or salary, both from offered benefits and dishonest manipulation; You'll soon learn the lurks and perks. -- RAY WOOD, 1983. [ME, frequentative of LOUR. Cf. Norw. lurka sneak away] -- lurky, adjective |
