Skulking

Pronunciation: /ˈskʌlkɪŋ/

Skulking (verb)

  1. to stay out of sight, moving quietly, often to avoid being noticed or caught
  2. to move around quietly in a secret way, usually because you want to avoid attention

Examples

  • He was skulking behind the curtain, hiding and watching.
  • They skulked near the door, hiding and watching.

Skulking (adjective)

  1. staying hidden or moving quietly to avoid being seen, especially when you should not be there
  2. describing a person or group that stays out of sight and acts secretly, often to escape control

Examples

  • A skulking figure stood behind the shelf, quietly hiding.
  • He looked skulking in the corner, quietly hiding.