skulk
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"

Related terms: walk
Similar spelling:   skulker
  skulking
  Skalsky
  Skalski
  skywalk
  Skyles
  Skiles