Associations to the word «Skulking»

Wiktionary

SKULK, noun. A group of foxes.
SKULK, noun. One who skulks; a skulker.
SKULK, verb. To conceal oneself; to hide
SKULK, verb. To sneak around, sneak about
SKULK, verb. To shirk; to avoid obligation

Dictionary definition

SKULK, verb. Lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner.
SKULK, verb. Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill.
SKULK, verb. Move stealthily; "The lonely man skulks down the main street all day".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke