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lurker

/ˈlɜː.kə/

/ˈlɜr.kɚ/

Translations

lurkernoun

lurkers

/ˈlɜː.kə/

/ˈlɜr.kɚ/

lecteur silencieuxSe dit surtout d’un internaute qui lit sans intervenir.

The forum had many active members, but also a significant number of lurkers who never posted.

Le forum comptait de nombreux membres actifs, mais aussi un grand nombre de lecteurs silencieux qui ne publiaient jamais.

rôdeurPersonne ou être qui rôde de manière suspecte.

The detective kept an eye out for any lurker who might be watching the crime scene.

L’inspecteur surveillait l’arrivée éventuelle d’un rôdeur qui pourrait observer la scène de crime.

Additional translations

guetteurPlus rare; souligne l’idée d’une présence qui observe en restant cachée.

observateur passifPlus général; met l’accent sur l’absence de participation.

Synonyms

lurkeradjective

more lurker

Comp.

most lurker

Super.

/ˈlɜː.kə/

/ˈlɝː.kɚ/

Used attributively: e.g. "lurker account", "lurker mode".

lurkernoun

A person who observes a conversation or activity without participating, especially in an online forum or social media.

The forum had many active members, but also a significant number of lurkers who never posted.

A person or thing that lurks, especially in a secretive or suspicious manner.

The detective kept an eye out for any lurker who might be watching the crime scene.

lurkeradjective

Relating to or characteristic of a lurker; describing something intended for observation without active participation.

He browsed the forum with a lurker profile so no one would notice him.