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skulk

verb

move furtively

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
K
Contains
KU
Scrabble score
13

How it sounds

Pronunciation

skʌlk

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Meaning

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verb

  1. move furtively

    “The lonely man skulks down the main street all day”

verb

  1. avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill

verb

  1. lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

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Example Sentences

The lonely man skulks down the main street all day

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