skulker
skulker · skulkers
Agent noun of skulk; one who skulksAgent noun of skulk; one who skulks.: One who stays where they cannot be seen (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).
UK/ˈskʌlkə/US/ˈskʌlkɚ/
Meaning
3 sensesAgent noun of skulk; one who skulks.
One who stays where they cannot be seen (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).
One who moves in a stealthy or furtive way; one who comes or goes while trying to avoid detection.
One who avoids an obligation or responsibility.
More definitions
- someone waiting in concealment
- someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity
Origin
Inherited from Middle English sculkere; equivalent to skulk + -er. Compare Norwegian NynorInherited from Middle English sculkere; equivalent to skulk + -er. Compare Norwegian Nynorsk skulkar and Old Swedish skulkare.
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plural: skulkersSynonyms
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