Tuesday word: Skulk

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Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 Skulk

Skulk (verb, noun)
skulk [skuhlk]

verb (used without object)
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.

noun
4. a person who skulks.
5. a pack or group of foxes.
6. Rare. an act or instance of skulking.

Other Words From
skulk er noun
skulk ing·ly adverb

Related Words
crouch, prowl, slink, snoop

See synonyms for Skulk on Thesaurus.com
Synonym Study
1. See lurk.

Origin: First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Scandinavian (not in Old Norse ); compare Danish, Norwegian skulke, Swedish skolka “to play hooky”

Example Sentences
This is not a time to manipulate or skulk into situations sideways, attempting to give a false impression of nonchalance.
From The Daily Beast

It is lawful to pray God that we be not led into temptation; but not lawful to skulk from those that come to us.
From Project Gutenberg

Darkness fell quickly, and in the gathering gloom they saw two more figures skulk into the cabin.
From Project Gutenberg

They should have done a better job of brainwashing, if they expected him to skulk in like a scared rabbit!
From Project Gutenberg

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.
From Project Gutenberg