skulk

intransitive-verb
UK: /skʌlk/
US: /skʌlk/

  1. To move or hide in a secret or sneaky way because you are planning to do something bad or do not want to be seen.

    1. I saw him skulk around the back of the building.
    2. The cat skulked behind the sofa, preparing to pounce on its toy with great enthusiasm.

  2. To avoid work or responsibilities by staying out of sight.

    1. He likes to skulk when it's time to do chores.
    2. The student tried to skulk in the library to avoid the mandatory school assembly.

Synonyms

prowl sneak lurk slink creep
skulk verb

  1. To spend time in a place secretly or avoid people because you are ashamed or do not want to be seen.

    1. He skulked in his room all day.
    2. After the argument, she skulked off to the garden, hoping to avoid further confrontation.
skulk noun

  1. A person who is skulking; someone who moves or behaves in a sneaky or secretive manner.

    1. I saw a skulk in the shadows.
    2. The security guard spotted a skulk lurking near the restricted area of the warehouse.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "skulk" in English means: To move or hide in a secret or sneaky way because you are planning to do something bad or do not want to be seen., To avoid work or responsibilities by staying out of sight..

The phonetic transcription of "skulk" is /skʌlk/ in British English and /skʌlk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "skulk": prowl, sneak, lurk, slink, creep.

Example usage of "skulk": "I saw him skulk around the back of the building.". More examples on the page.