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skulk
[ skuhlk ]
verb (used without object)
- to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason:
The thief skulked in the shadows.
- to move in a stealthy manner; slink:
The panther skulked through the bush.
- British. to shirk duty; malinger.
noun
- a person who skulks.
- a pack or group of foxes.
- Rare. an act or instance of skulking.
skulk
/ skʌlk /
verb
- to move stealthily so as to avoid notice
- to lie in hiding; lurk
- to shirk duty or evade responsibilities; malinger
noun
- a person who skulks
- obsolete.a pack of foxes or other animals that creep about stealthily
Derived Forms
- ˈskulker, noun
Other Words From
- skulker noun
- skulking·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of skulk1
Word History and Origins
Origin of skulk1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
This is not a time to manipulate or skulk into situations sideways, attempting to give a false impression of nonchalance.
It is lawful to pray God that we be not led into temptation; but not lawful to skulk from those that come to us.
Darkness fell quickly, and in the gathering gloom they saw two more figures skulk into the cabin.
They should have done a better job of brainwashing, if they expected him to skulk in like a scared rabbit!
Jenkins here is a fat-head for sleep, while Moore is a young sailor but a damned old soldier and would sooner skulk than work.
Your own people will not own you, and no tribe of redmen would have you in their wigwams; you skulk among petticoated warriors.
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