when a person pops into the view of a camera behind the original subjects of the picture at the last second, often so only a portion of their face is showing
by gou May 01, 2007
by Adrianq June 28, 2005
The act of popping into frame when a random person is taking a picture. A very enjoyable hobby to pass time, and to anonymously make yourself known.
Guy 1: Look at this picture! Who's that person behind you making that disgusting face!
Guy 2: Someone was lurking! Gaaaahhhh
Guy 2: Someone was lurking! Gaaaahhhh
by Robin L December 07, 2007
To be present at an event or browse social media with more effort than most without being noticed. Ever. This can count lurkers from Twitch.Tv and other websites the stream videos, not necessarily live ones. These people usually get famous.
Someone who lurks while watching a livestreamer, watches for 3 and a half years but never subscribes, donates, or speaks in chat.
by Pegu March 08, 2015
A term used by white people, of a higher socio economic background, to describe an african american or latino person standing within a one mile radius of a white neighborhood.
White Man 1: "Look at that guy lurking over there, he's probably going to steal something."
White Man 2: "yeah look at him, hes so black."
White Man 2: "yeah look at him, hes so black."
by Titanium Knight August 19, 2013
by kopitekid November 05, 2016
A lurky person, someone who just stands out and creeps on you, doesnt look like you would ever talk to them
by Dan Slim July 14, 2005