skulk
verb (used without object)
to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason.
skulks
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present tense formof skulk (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Trey skulks around Cal, alternately spying on him and helping him with the house, then hounds him into searching for the boy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2020
The occasional car skulks by on the leafy street outside.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2019
A loaded orphan who lives in a giant keep above a mining town, Robin spends his time dressing up as a thief and perfecting his “Assassin’s Creed” cosplay as he skulks around the local barns.
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2018
On the other hand, once Sessions skulks back to Alabama, Kate McKinnon will have no further reason to play him on Saturday Night Live, which will probably be good for his reputation.
From Slate ● Nov. 11, 2018
He skulks out, hands tucked under his armpits.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
