Skulk: meaning, definitions and examples

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skulk

[ skʌlk ]

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sneaky behavior

Move stealthily or furtively. Keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive.

Synonyms

creep, lurk, sneak

Examples of usage

He skulked in the shadows, watching her every move.
The thief skulked around the corner, waiting for the right moment to strike.

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suspicious activity

A group of foxes or other animals.

Synonyms

group, herd, pack

Examples of usage

A skulk of foxes appeared in the clearing, their eyes gleaming in the moonlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "skulk" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esgueirar-se

🇮🇳 छिपकर चलना

🇩🇪 herumschleichen

🇮🇩 mengendap-endap

🇺🇦 нишпорити

🇵🇱 skradać się

🇯🇵 こそこそ歩く

🇫🇷 se faufiler

🇪🇸 merodear

🇹🇷 sinsice dolaşmak

🇰🇷 살금살금 걷다

🇸🇦 يتسلل

🇨🇿 plížit se

🇸🇰 plížiť sa

🇨🇳 潜行

🇸🇮 prikradati se

🇮🇸 laumast

🇰🇿 жасырыну

🇬🇪 მალვა

🇦🇿 sürünmək

🇲🇽 merodear

Word origin

The word 'skulk' originated from Middle English 'skulken', which meant 'lie in wait'. Over time, it evolved to refer to moving stealthily or furtively, often with a sinister motive. The association with foxes led to the term 'a skulk of foxes' as a collective noun. The word has retained its connotations of secrecy and suspicious behavior throughout history.