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skulking

verb

Meaning

  1. To stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).
  2. To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.
  3. To avoid an obligation or responsibility.
  4. The action of one who skulks.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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