lurker (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlɜːrkər/
Definition
A person who secretly watches or observes others, especially online, without actively participating.
Examples
He was a notorious lurker on the gaming forums, rarely posting but always reading.
Many social media users are lurkers, preferring to observe rather than engage.
The website's analytics showed a high number of lurkers who browsed pages but never clicked 'like' or commented.
How to Use lurker
- lurker on (prepositional phrase)
- Someone who secretly watches a specific online platform or community. — "She was a lurker on Reddit, reading posts but never commenting."
- lurker in (prepositional phrase)
- Someone who secretly watches within a particular place or situation. — "He felt like a lurker in the busy cafe, observing everyone else's interactions."
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