Meaning of skulk in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /skəlk/

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  1. Verb

    skulk

    Etymology

    Middle English: of Scandinavian origin; compare with Norwegian skulka‘lurk’, and Danish skulke, Swedish skolka‘shirk’

    Definitions

    1. lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

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

    Derived terms

  3. 3. move stealthily

    Examples

    • « The lonely man skulks down the main street all day »

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