lurk around

lurk around

To move or hang about (some place) in a suspicious, sneaking, or slinking manner. I had this horrible feeling someone was lurking around outside our house, so I called the police. This is the second time this month I've seen that guy lurking around—does anyone know who he is?

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lurk around

to slink or sneak around somewhere. Who is that guy lurking around the building? Stop lurking around.

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