🇬🇧 Lurking meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Lurking means staying very quiet and hidden, usually in a sneaky or secret way, while you watch or wait for something or someone, like a shy ninja hiding behind a couch.

The lurking cat hid behind the door, waiting to jump on the unsuspecting sock like it was a dangerous mouse.

My lurking little brother hid under the table, stealing fries one by one like a tiny food bandit.

Our lurking dog sat behind the chair, spying on my sandwich with serious snack ambitions.

A lurking seagull watched my fries at the beach like a feathery, french-fry security camera.

The lurking clown in the jack-in-the-box waited until I relaxed, then exploded into my personal space.

A girl woke at night to a soft thump. She saw a cat lurking in the hallway, a shadow lurking under the stairs, a shoe lurking by the door, a fox lurking near the gate, and a low shape lurking in the garden. She held her breath until the dog barked, and the lurking things scattered.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

Expanding your English vocabulary is one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, spelling, and confidence in English. Watch the video above to memorize the word, understand its meaning, and see example sentences in action. Discover related words to grow your vocabulary naturally. Add words to your playlist for stress-free, effective learning—anytime, anywhere! Watch, learn, repeat.