Skulk

Pronunciation: /ˈskʌlk/

Skulk (verb)

  1. to move quietly and secretly to avoid being seen
  2. to hide somewhere because you are planning something bad

Examples

  • The cat skulked around the garden.
  • He skulked in the shadows, avoiding the light.

Common collocations: skulk around, skulk in the shadows, skulk behind, skulk in the alley

Synonyms of Skulk

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Skulk

  • describing confident, open movement
  • describing open, showy movement