skulk
A group of foxesA group of foxes.
» A cat skulked round the corner.
Eine Katze schlich um die Ecke.
Meaning
6 senses(collective)A group of foxes.
(figuratively)A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans).
The act of skulking.
The act of moving in a stealthy or furtive way.
A stealthy or furtive gait or way of moving.
The act of avoiding an obligation or responsibility.
(obsolete)One who avoids an obligation or responsibility.
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Examples
5 sentencesA cat skulked round the corner.
deEine Katze schlich um die Ecke.
A group of foxes is a skulk.
I saw him skulking downcast in the bathroom.
A group of foxes is called a skulk.
Stop skulking around!
Origin
From Middle English sculke, skulke, sculken, of North Germanic origin; compare Danish skulFrom Middle English sculke, skulke, sculken, of North Germanic origin; compare Danish skulke (“shirk”), Swedish skolka (“play truant”).
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