Skulk

Pronunciation: /skʌlk/

Definitions of skulk

verb to move or hide in a secretive or sneaky manner

Example Sentences

A1 The cat likes to skulk around the garden at night.

A2 The thief tried to skulk away unnoticed after stealing the wallet.

B1 The detective skulked behind the bushes, waiting for the criminal to appear.

B2 The spy skulked through the shadows, trying to gather information without being seen.

C1 The ninja expertly skulked through the enemy's camp, avoiding detection.

C2 The assassin was able to skulk past the guards and reach the target without being noticed.

Examples of skulk in a Sentence

formal The detective observed the suspect skulk around the corner.

informal I saw Tom skulk behind the bushes when he thought no one was looking.

slang Why are you skulking around like a creep?

figurative His guilt made him feel like a shadow that would forever skulk behind him.

Grammatical Forms of skulk

• past tense: skulked
• plural: skulks
• comparative: more skulking
• superlative: most skulking
• present tense: skulks
• future tense: will skulk
• perfect tense: have skulked
• continuous tense: is skulking
• singular: skulk
• positive degree: skulk
• infinitive: to skulk
• gerund: skulking
• participle: skulking

Origin and Evolution of skulk

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'skulk' originated from the Middle English word 'skulken' which meant to lurk or move stealthily.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'skulk' has retained its meaning of moving stealthily or hiding, but has also taken on connotations of cowardice or avoidance of responsibility.