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Meaning of skulk

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

skulk

Pronunciation:/skʌlk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A group of foxes.

  2. A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans).

  3. The act of skulking.

  4. One who avoids an obligation or responsibility.

    Synonyms:shirkshirkerskulker

verb

Definitions

  1. To stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).

    Synonyms:hide
  2. To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.

    Synonyms:sneaksteal
  3. To avoid an obligation or responsibility.

    Synonyms:shirk