skulking Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated
    malingering.
    • they developed a test to detect malingering
  2. verb lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
    skulk; lurk.
  3. verb avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
    skulk; malinger.
  4. verb move stealthily
    skulk.
    • The lonely man skulks down the main street all day

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