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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024skulk /skʌlk/USA pronunciation v. [no object]- to lie or stay in hiding, as for some evil reason:The thief skulked in the shadows.
- to move while trying to avoid being seen;
slink:to skulk around the forest.
skulk•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024skulk (skulk),USA pronunciation v.i. - to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason:The thief skulked in the shadows.
- to move in a stealthy manner;
slink:The panther skulked through the bush. - British Termsto shirk duty;
malinger.
n. - a person who skulks.
- a pack or group of foxes.
- Slang Terms[Rare.]an act or instance of skulking.
Also, sculk. - Scandinavian (not in Old Norse); compare Danish, Norwegian skulke, Swedish skolka play hooky
- Middle English 1175–1225
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See lurk.
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