n.
Pronunciation: ' sk ə lk
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect skulka to lie in wait, lurk
Date: 13th century
1 : to move in a stealthy or furtive manner < skulk ed into her sister's room>
2 a : to hide or conceal something (as oneself) often out of cowardice or fear or with sinister intent b chiefly British : MALINGER
synonyms see LURK
– skulk · er noun