Added 10 October 2026
skulker
/ˈskʌlkə/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about skulker at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Agent noun of skulk; one who skulks. One who stays where they cannot be seen (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm). One who moves in a stealthy or furtive way; one who comes or goes while trying to avoid detection. One who avoids an obligation or responsibility.
- One who stays where they cannot be seen (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).
- One who moves in a stealthy or furtive way; one who comes or goes while trying to avoid detection.
Origin
Inherited from Middle English sculkere; equivalent to skulk + -er. Compare Norwegian Nynorsk skulkar and Old Swedish skulkare.
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