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to skulk
01
to move or hide in a stealthy or furtive manner
Intransitive
Example
The spy skulked in the shadows, carefully observing the target without being detected.
The cat, attempting to catch a mouse, skulked quietly along the edge of the room.
02
to keep out of sight to avoid detection or confrontation
Intransitive: to skulk somewhere
Example
The bully would skulk in the school hallway, waiting for an opportunity to intimidate other students.
Feeling guilty about the broken window, the child decided to skulk in their room.
03
to avoid responsibilities or tasks by using deceptive methods
Intransitive: to skulk | to skulk out of a task or responsibility
Example
The teenager tried to skulk out of household chores by pretending to have a severe headache.
Realizing the challenging nature of the project, some team members attempted to skulk.
Skulk
01
a group of foxes or badgers
