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- [skuhlk]
- /skʌlk/
- /ˈskʌlkə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skuhlk]
- /skʌlk/
Definitions of skulker word
- verb without object skulker to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason: The thief skulked in the shadows. 1
- verb without object skulker to move in a stealthy manner; slink: The panther skulked through the bush. 1
- verb without object skulker British. to shirk duty; malinger. 1
- noun skulker a person who skulks. 1
- noun skulker a pack or group of foxes. 1
- noun skulker Rare. an act or instance of skulking. 1
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Origin of skulker
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 Skulker
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
skulker 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.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
skulker usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skulker
noun skulker
- coward — If you call someone a coward, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid dangerous or difficult situations.
- faintheart — person who lacks courage; coward.
- fraidy-cat — a timid, easily frightened person: often used by children.
- invertebrate — Zoology. not vertebrate; without a backbone. of or relating to creatures without a backbone.
- invertebrates — Zoology. not vertebrate; without a backbone. of or relating to creatures without a backbone.
Antonyms for skulker
noun skulker
- hero — a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: He became a local hero when he saved the drowning child.
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