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| 1. | [ verb ] lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner | |
| Synonyms: | lurk | |
| Related terms: | hide lurker | |
| 2. | [ verb ] avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill | |
| Synonyms: | malinger | |
| Related terms: | shirk malingering malingerer | |
| 3. | [ verb ] move stealthily | |
| Synonyms: | prowl | |
| Examples: | "The lonely man skulks down the main street all day" |
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| Related terms: | walk | |
| Similar spelling: |
skulker skulking Skalsky Skalski skywalk Skyles Skiles |
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