ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Skulking

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Skulking is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of skulk.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of skulk.

More Meanings

  1. The action of one who skulks.

Example Sentences

You will know them by their sly looks; their skulkings, peepings, watchings, and the snares they lay;—by the great papers, with great seals, that they carry; […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for skulking

Depending on context, synonyms include surreptitious, furtive, sneak, concealed, lurking, stealthy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lurking, sneak, surreptitious, sneaky, furtive, stealthy.

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