'Skulk' definitions:

Definition of 'skulk'

From: WordNet
verb
Lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner [syn: lurk, skulk]
verb
Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill [syn: malinger, skulk]
verb
Move stealthily; "The lonely man skulks down the main street all day"

Definition of 'Skulk'

From: GCIDE
  • Skulk \Skulk\, Skulker \Skulk"er\, n. One who, or that which, skulks. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Skulk'

From: GCIDE
  • Skulk \Skulk\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Skulked; p. pr. & vb. n. Skulking.] [Of Scand. origin; cf. Dan. skulke to spare or save one's self, to play the truant, Sw. skolka to be at leisure, to shirk, Icel. skolla. Cf. Scowl.] To hide, or get out of the way, in a sneaking manner; to lie close, or to move in a furtive way; to lurk. "Want skulks in holes and crevices." --W. C. Bryant. [1913 Webster]
  • Discovered and defeated of your prey, You skulked behind the fence, and sneaked away. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Skulk'

From: GCIDE
  • Skulk \Skulk\, n. [Cf. Icel. skollr, skolli, a fox, and E. skulk, v.i.] A number of foxes together. --Wright. [1913 Webster] Skulk

Synonyms of 'skulk'

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Words containing 'Skulk'