Skulk: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone is hiding and moving around secretly, often to avoid being seen or to do something bad. The word implies cowardice or bad intentions.

• He was found skulking behind the bushes, avoiding the police.
• They skulked around the back alleys, planning their next move.

Used when someone is moving quietly and secretly to avoid being seen or heard. It often implies that the person is doing something they shouldn't be doing.

• She sneaked out of the house to meet her friends.
• He managed to sneak into the concert without a ticket.

Used when someone is waiting hidden, often with the intention of doing something harmful or unpleasant. The word can have a sinister connotation.

• He lurked in the shadows, waiting for his opportunity.
• There were rumors of a monster lurking in the forest.

Used when someone is moving quietly and slowly in order to avoid being noticed. It can be used both negatively and neutrally.

• She crept down the stairs, trying not to wake anyone up.
• The cat crept up to the bird, ready to pounce.

As mentioned, this word has a negative tone and is about moving stealthily or lurking, often with bad intentions.

• He didn't want to be seen, so he skulked behind the trees.
• They were skulking around the building, clearly up to no good.

This is a general term used to describe a collection of people, animals, or things that are together in one place.

• The group of friends decided to go on a trip together.
• A group of students gathered in the library to study.

This word is often used for a group of animals like wolves, dogs, or even wild animals that hunt or live together. It can also refer to a group of people acting aggressively or a set of items bundled together.

• A pack of wolves howled in the distance.
• She always carries a pack of cards in her bag.

Typically used for large groups of animals, especially hoofed mammals like cows, sheep, or deer. It can also be used metaphorically for people, suggesting they are moving or behaving in a mass.

• A herd of elephants was spotted near the river.
• During the sale, a herd of shoppers rushed into the store.