Skulk Definition & Meaning
skulk
- verb
- 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; "The lonely man skulks down the main street all day"
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- What does skulk mean?
- 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; "The lonely man skulks down the main street all day"
- What part of speech is skulk?
- Skulk is a verb.
- How many definitions does skulk have?
- Skulk has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).