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- [skuhlk]
- /skʌlk/
- /skʌlk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skuhlk]
- /skʌlk/
Definitions of skulk word
- verb without object skulk to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason: The thief skulked in the shadows. 1
- verb without object skulk to move in a stealthy manner; slink: The panther skulked through the bush. 1
- verb without object skulk British. to shirk duty; malinger. 1
- noun skulk a person who skulks. 1
- noun skulk a pack or group of foxes. 1
- noun skulk Rare. an act or instance of skulking. 1
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Origin of skulk
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Scandinavian (not in ON); compare Danish, Norwegian skulke, Swedish skolka play hooky
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Parts of speech for Skulk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
skulk popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
skulk usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skulk
verb skulk
- beat around the bush — to talk around a subject without getting to the point
- bummed — depressed, upset, distressed, annoyed, etc.
- bumming — a person who avoids work and sponges on others; loafer; idler.
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- cover up — If you cover something or someone up, you put something over them in order to protect or hide them.
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