noun
skulking
Skulking (noun) means the act of moving furtively or hiding, often with bad intent. Example: “The guards noticed skulking near the back gate and raised the alarm.”
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The act of moving furtively or hiding, often with bad intent.
"The guards noticed skulking near the back gate and raised the alarm."
How to use skulking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSneaking around quietly, usually to avoid being seen while up to no good.
Common pairings
skulking around
caught skulking
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Word forms
- Plural
- skulkings
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What does “skulking” mean?
The word “skulking” means the act of moving furtively or hiding, often with bad intent. In plain terms, sneaking around quietly, usually to avoid being seen while up to no good.
How do you use “skulking” in a sentence?
Here is “skulking” used in a sentence: “The guards noticed skulking near the back gate and raised the alarm.”
What part of speech is “skulking”?
“Skulking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of skulking?
"skulking" (noun) means the act of moving furtively or hiding, often with bad intent.
