Meaning of skulk in English

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

   Examples

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