Definition of "lurker" []

• Agent noun of lurk; one who lurks. (noun)
• A small fishing-boat. (noun)

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• "The term lurker is not at all pejorative—it simply means you're reading blog content and following the conversation going on in the comments section of the post, but you don't participate often if at all."
• "I've been in lurker mode lately, too, and have been enjoying the "vacation"."
• "Canadian lurker is right -- you have a lot more to think about at the voting booth than just gun rights."