Skulking

Pronunciation: /ˈskʌl.kɪŋ/

Definitions of skulking

verb to move stealthily or in a sneaky manner

Example Sentences

A1 The cat was skulking around the garden.

A2 I saw someone skulking in the shadows.

B1 The detective caught the suspect skulking near the crime scene.

B2 The spy was skulking in the alley, trying to avoid detection.

C1 The paparazzi were skulking outside the celebrity's house, hoping for a photo.

C2 The assassin was skulking in the bushes, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Examples of skulking in a Sentence

formal The detective observed the suspect skulking in the alleyway.

informal I saw that shady guy skulking around the corner.

slang Why are you skulking around like a creep?

figurative His guilt was like a shadow, always skulking behind him.

Grammatical Forms of skulking

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

Origin and Evolution of skulking

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'skulking' originated from the Middle English word 'skulken' which means to hide or lurk.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'skulking' has retained its original meaning of hiding or lurking, but has also come to be associated with sneaky or underhanded behavior.