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Definitions for Skulking
[1] to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason: The thief skulked in the shadows.
[2] to move in a stealthy manner; slink: The panther skulked through the bush.
[3] British . to shirk duty; malinger.
[4] a person who skulks.
[5] a pack or group of foxes.
[6] Rare . an act or instance of skulking.
[7] to move stealthily so as to avoid notice
[8] to lie in hiding; lurk
[9] to shirk duty or evade responsibilities; malinger
[10] a person who skulks
[11] obsolete a pack of foxes or other animals that creep about stealthily
Words related to Skulking
skulkslink, crouch, prowl, snoop, dodge, pussyfoot, hide, slack, avoid, sidestep, sneak, evade, elude, snake, bypass, steal, creep
Words nearby Skulking
skulkskt, sku, skua, skuld, skulduggery, skulk, skull, skull and crossbones, skull session, skullcap, skullduggery
Origin of Skulking
1175–1225; Middle English < Scandinavian (not in ON); compare Danish, Norwegian skulke, Swedish skolka play hooky
Other words from Skulking
skulk·er , noun
skulk·ing·ly , adverb
Word origin for Skulking
C13: of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian skulka to lurk, Swedish skolka, Danish skulke to shirk
Synonyms for Skulking
crouch, prowl, slink, snoop, avoid, bypass, creep, dodge, elude, evade, hide, pussyfoot, sidestep, slack, snake, sneak, steal, conceal oneself, lie in wait