sculk

[skʌlk]

sculk Definition

• 1. to move around secretly, especially while planning something bad or illegal
• 2. to hide or keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive

Using sculk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sculk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was caught skulking around the building.

• Example

  The thief sculked in the shadows.

• Example

  She sculked away from the scene of the crime.

• Example

  The cat sculked behind the couch.

sculk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sculk

• lurk
• skulk
• sneak
• slip
• creep

Antonyms for sculk

• emerge
• appear
• show up

Phrases with sculk

• skulk away

  to leave a place quietly and secretly because you do not want to be seen or noticed

  Example

  He skulked away from the party before anyone could see him.

• skulk in the shadows

  to hide in the darkness or in a place where you cannot be seen

  Example

  The spy skulked in the shadows, watching the enemy's movements.

• skulk around

  to move around secretly, especially while planning something bad or illegal

  Example

  The burglars were skulking around the neighborhood, looking for an easy target.

Origins of sculk

from Old Norse 'skolkr', meaning 'a fox'

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Summary: sculk in Brief

The verb 'sculk' [skʌlk] means to move around secretly, often with a sinister or cowardly motive, or to hide or keep out of sight. It is often used in the context of illegal or bad activities, as in 'The thief sculked in the shadows.' 'Sculk' can also be used in phrases like 'skulk away,' 'skulk in the shadows,' and 'skulk around.'