spelunker noun2 •(US, Canada) One who explores caves; one who spelunks. •(disapproving) An amateur or inadequately prepared caver.But the scariest of all’s the witless caver; Spelunker is the name that he goes by. He caves alone with just one light, A worn-out rope, and boots too tight, Looking for a cave in which to die. — 2003 formsspelunkers