Skulked: meaning, definitions and examples
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skulked
[ skสlkt ]
action of hiding
Skulked is the past tense of the verb 'skulk', which means to move stealthily or secretly, often with the intent to avoid being seen or caught. Individuals might skulk in the shadows or around corners, typically for a purpose that may not be honorable.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He skulked in the alley waiting for his chance.
- The cat skulked through the garden in search of mice.
- They skulked around the corner, trying not to be noticed.
Translations
Translations of the word "skulked" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esgueirar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schleichen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengendap
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฐััะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ szwendaฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฟใณๅฏใ
๐ซ๐ท se faufiler
๐ช๐ธ deslizarse
๐น๐ท sinsi yรผrรผmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊ธ์ด๊ธ ๊ฑท๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฎุชุจุฆ
๐จ๐ฟ plรญลพit se
๐ธ๐ฐ plรญลพiลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ่ตฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ plaziti se
๐ฎ๐ธ sneiรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััััะฝัะฟ ะถาฏัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sneak
๐ฒ๐ฝ deslizarse
Etymology
The word 'skulk' originates from the early 16th century. It is derived from the Middle English word 'skulken', which was used to describe the act of lurking or hiding. The Scandinavian languages also have related terms, such as the Old Norse 'skulkr', indicating stealthy movement. The original usage involved rooting in the concepts of deception and stealth, likely owing to societal contexts where individuals needed to conceal themselves, either for safety or mischievous purposes. Over the years, the term has retained its association with sneaky or secretive behavior, commonly used in literary contexts, especially within genres that explore themes of suspense and intrigue.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,687, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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