Skulk Definition & Meaning

skulk
verb
  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; "The lonely man skulks down the main street all day"

Words that rhyme with skulk

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