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| 1. | [ noun ] evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated | |
| Synonyms: | malingering | |
| Examples: | "they developed a test to detect malingering" |
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| Related terms: | evasion malinger | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed | |
| Synonyms: | furtive stealthy sneaky sneak surreptitious lurking | |
| Examples: | "a furtive manner" "a lurking prowler" "a sneak attack" "stealthy footsteps" "a surreptitious glance at his watch" "someone skulking in the shadows" |
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| Related terms: | concealed | |
| Similar spelling: |
skulk Skalski skylight skulker Skalsky skywalk |
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