skulk
verb | /skulk/
keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive
skulk
verb | /skulk/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMkeep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive
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Examples
"Someone seemed to skulk in the alley late at night."
"He would skulk around the office instead of facing his tasks."
Mnemonic Trick
SKULK → SKIN + LURK: picture someone lurking in the shadows.
Etymology
Possibly from Old Norse skulka “to hide.”
Connotes furtive, secretive movement.
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