Lurking
Gen Z SlangDefinition
Silently watching or following someone’s online activity or a chat without interacting—being present but not participating.
Examples
"I've been lurking in the group chat all day, just reading the drama without saying a word."
"She was lurking on his profile for weeks, checking every story but never reacting."
"Not me lurking on the livestream like a ghost—just here for the tea."