skulk
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intransitive verb \ˈskəlk\Definition of SKULK
1
: to move in a stealthy or furtive manner <skulked into her sister's room>
2
a : to hide or conceal something (as oneself) often out of cowardice or fear or with sinister intent b chiefly British : malinger
— skulk·er noun
Examples of SKULK
- A man was skulking around outside.
- She skulked into her sister's room.
Origin of SKULK
Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect skulka to lie in wait, lurk
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to SKULK
2skulk
nounDefinition of SKULK
1
: one that skulks
2
: a group of foxes
Examples of SKULK
- <around campus he was seen as a solitary skulk who seemed to be a little too interested in news reports of school shootings>
First Known Use of SKULK
14th century
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