skulk
To stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneselfTo stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).
» A cat skulked round the corner.
Eine Katze schlich um die Ecke. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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3 sensesTo stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).
sich verstecken
пря́татьсяprjátatʹsja, затаи́тьсяzataítʹsja
To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.
кра́стьсяkrástʹsja
To avoid an obligation or responsibility.
- move furtively
- avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
- lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
Examples
5 sentencesA cat skulked round the corner.
deEine Katze schlich um die Ecke. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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!
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
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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Forms
skulks, skulking, skulked, skulkedSynonyms
6 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle