Skulker: meaning, definitions and examples

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skulker

 

[ หˆskสŒlkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sneaky person

A skulker is a person who moves stealthily or hides in order to avoid detection or attention. This term often carries a negative connotation, implying deceit or dishonesty.

Synonyms

avoider, dodger, lurker, sneak

Examples of usage

  • The burglar was a skilled skulker, managing to evade the police.
  • He was known as a skulker, always lurking in the shadows.
  • The children referred to the new kid as a skulker because he never joined in their games.
  • In the movie, the antagonist was portrayed as a skulker who instilled fear in the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "skulker" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schleichender

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengintai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฟะธะณัƒะฝ

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรดdeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ merodeador

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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ํ–‰์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุชุณู„ู„

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plรญลพiaci

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plazilec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fali

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒฃแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ merodeador

Etymology

The term 'skulker' originates from the verb 'skulk,' which dates back to the early 17th century. The root of the word can be traced to the Old Norse 'skulkr,' meaning 'to hide' or 'to lurk.' This reflects a thread of meaning relating to stealth and avoidance, conveying a sense of suspicious behavior. Over time, 'skulker' evolved to specifically refer to a person who hides or moves stealthily, further emphasizing the idea of evasion. Its usage in literature and popular culture has reinforced its negative connotation, commonly used to describe individuals who engage in deceitful or secretive actions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,760, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.