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skulk Definition and Meaning in English (skulk definition)

verb
Synonyms:lurkslinkprowl
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Skulk definition: To move stealthily or furtively, often with a sinister or cowardly motive, or to avoid detection.

Definitions of Skulk

  1. 1verb

    To move stealthily or furtively, often with a sinister or cowardly motive, or to avoid detection.

Example Sentences

“The fox would skulk around the hen house at night.”

“He was caught skulking in the shadows near the back door.”

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third person singularskulks
past tenseskulked
present participleskulking
agent nounskulker

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Skulk definition: To move stealthily or furtively, often with a sinister or cowardly motive, or to avoid detection.
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'Skulk' translates to 'skulk' in English. Skulk definition: To move stealthily or furtively, often with a sinister or cowardly motive, or to avoid detection.
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