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Lurker

Someone who takes an active interest in and observes a community but doesn't participate in it.
*'New' member joins online forum*
Admin: Hello new member, and welcome! Make sure to read the forum rules before interacting since you haven't already.
New Member: Oh I've already read them, I'm not new here, I was just previously a lurker. I've been on this website for like 3 years but just now made an account and decided to start talking.
by suburban__dictionary April 24, 2023
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Jerk-lurker

Or jerklerker, is a person who intentionally Jacks-off around one person or in public.
"I was pissing in a bush till i saw the eyes of a jerk-lurker staring at me, then I heard the beating of meat"

"I was in a McDonald's bathroom stall when I saw the dude next stall over was jerk-lurking around all these poor souls, so I started banging on the stalls wall and scared him away."
by Defusion4 September 29, 2023
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a lurkers ability

a lurkers ability, A.L.A/ALA is a discord server, yep
i got banned from a lurkers ability because i have a fucking vore fetish :((((( - ayumi
by NamlinGuy July 1, 2022
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Jackie Lurker

A person who is loitering in an area usually acting suspicious.
Mate did you see that Jackie lurker behind the bins!?
by AmG88 January 12, 2022
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Lurker

A person who consumes all of someone else's digital content in the form of social media posts, blogs, forums, livestreams, etc. but never makes their presence known by commenting, liking , sharing or reaching out via DM.

As a VERB ; Lurking -
Following and reading all of the posting activity of an account/online community/website for a considerable length of time without ever engaging with the account or interact with posts.
Jo: Dear hiring manager at Peachtree Versatile Assistants,
I am excited to have finally made the decision to apply for a VA position with your company. You see, I've actually been a Indeed/LinkedIn lurker of Peachtree VA's postings for quite sometime. Today I am taking the plunge and making my pitch about why and how I will add value to both the company and clients...

Hiring manager at Peachtree VA: Hello Jo, we are happy to hear from you and would like to move forward with the process by scheduling a conversation to discuss your potential future with the company. Better late than never!
by J. Molly the VA May 19, 2023
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Lurkerism

Someone who is watching without being seen, even more so than a normal lurker.
Jimmy contributes to Lurkerism
by MintSean March 3, 2023
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Lurker

A largeturd that won't flush away
Sorry, there's a lurker left in the loo.
by Tewel22 March 14, 2023
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