1
[ verb ] lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

Synonyms

lurk

Used in print

(Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)

Why had he crossed the dark water , to bring_back a group of reclaimed soldiers or to skulk in a foul-smelling hole ?

Related terms

hide lurker

2
[ verb ] avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill

Synonyms

malinger

Related terms

shirk malingering malingerer

3
[ verb ] move stealthily

Synonyms

prowl

Examples

"The lonely man skulks down the main street all day"

Related terms

walk

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Rhymes with

sulk bulk hulk

Phonetic and Homophones

S K AH1 L K

Similar Spelling

skulker skulking Skalsky Skalski skywalk Skyles Skiles

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