skulked; skulking; skulks
Definition of skulk
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to move in a stealthy or furtive manner
skulked into her sister's room
2a : to hide or conceal something (such as oneself) often out of cowardice or fear or with sinister intent
skulk
nounDefinition of skulk (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : one that skulks
2 : a group of foxes
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The first known use of skulk was in the 13th century
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