skulk (Meaning)

Wordnet

skulk (v)

lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill

move stealthily

Webster

skulk (v. i.)

To hide, or get out of the way, in a sneaking manner; to lie close, or to move in a furtive way; to lurk.

Webster

skulk (n.)

A number of foxes together.

Alt. of Skulker

skulk Sentence Examples

  1. The sneaky fox skulked in the shadows, its eyes glinting in the moonlight.
  2. The suspicious man skulked down the alleyway, his motives shrouded in mystery.
  3. The children skulked behind the trees, plotting their secret adventure.
  4. The thief skulked through the house, searching for valuables to steal.
  5. The paranoid neighbor skulked around the perimeter of his property, convinced that someone was watching him.
  6. The wounded animal skulked away into the undergrowth, seeking refuge from its pursuers.
  7. The timid child skulked behind his mother's legs, afraid of the strangers in the park.
  8. The undercover agent skulked in the crowd, observing the suspects from a distance.
  9. The cat skulked up to the sleeping mouse, its tail twitching with anticipation.
  10. The defeated enemy troops skulked away from the battlefield, their morale shattered.

FAQs About the word skulk

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appear, appear, come out,come out, turn up, turn up, materialize, materialize,show up, show up

The sneaky fox skulked in the shadows, its eyes glinting in the moonlight.

The suspicious man skulked down the alleyway, his motives shrouded in mystery.

The children skulked behind the trees, plotting their secret adventure.

The thief skulked through the house, searching for valuables to steal.