skulk
verb (used without object)
to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason.
skulked
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past participleof skulk.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof skulk.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
skulkverb (used without object)to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason.
Example Sentences
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Defector Brooks Koepka skulked back to the PGA Tour, accepting penalties for going astray.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Unlike earlier generations of royals who skulked in and out of the hospital alone, Charles left his recent treatment with Camilla by his side, providing the support most people would expect from their spouses.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
At Other, though, I skulked, soaking up the sounds but keeping resolutely shtum, staying for ages then leaving with just freesheets and flyers, usually.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 26, 2020
He skulked over to the back of the room with his plate in a skit designed to highlight the absurdities of such a hierarchy today.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2019
Ghosts skulked around the edges of the courtyard, apparently intimidated by the Athena Parthenos.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
