SKULK
Dictionary entry overview: What does skulk mean?
• SKULK (verb)
The verb SKULK has 3 senses:
1. lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
2. avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
3. move stealthily
Familiarity information: SKULK used as a verb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• SKULK (verb)
Meaning:
Lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Synonyms:
lurk; skulk
Hypernyms (to "skulk" is one way to...):
conceal; hide (prevent from being seen or discovered)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s PP
Meaning:
Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Synonyms:
malinger; skulk
Hypernyms (to "skulk" is one way to...):
fiddle; goldbrick; shirk; shrink from (avoid (one's assigned duties))
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
Meaning:
Move stealthily
Classified under:
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming
Context example:
The lonely man skulks down the main street all day
Hypernyms (to "skulk" is one way to...):
walk (use one's feet to advance; advance by steps)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s PP
Sentence example:
Sam cannot skulk Sue
