Skulked: meaning, definitions and examples

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skulked

 

[ skสŒlkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

lurked, slinked, sneaked

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esgueirar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schleichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengendap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐัั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szwendaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟใณๅฏ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se faufiler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deslizarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sinsi yรผrรผmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด๊ธˆ์‚ด๊ธˆ ๊ฑท๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฎุชุจุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plรญลพit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plรญลพiลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚„ๆ‚„่ตฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plaziti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sneiรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝั‹ะฟ ะถาฏั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sneak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deslizarse

Word origin

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.