How Do You Spell SKULK?

Pronunciation: [skˈʌlk] (IPA)

The word "skulk" is spelled with the letters S-K-U-L-K, and pronounced /skʌlk/. The IPA phonetic transcription for "skulk" represents the sounds of each letter in the word. The "s" is pronounced with a voiceless alveolar sibilant, the "k" with a voiceless velar stop, and the "u" with a short vowel sound. The final "lk" is pronounced with a voiced velar lateral approximant and a voiceless velar stop respectively. In essence, "skulk" is pronounced as SK-ulk.

SKULK Meaning and Definition

  1. Skulk is a verb that refers to the act of moving stealthily or sneaking around in order to conceal oneself, usually with the intention of avoiding detection or evading capture. It is an activity characterized by a certain level of secrecy or subterfuge, typically associated with lurking or hiding in a covert manner.

    When someone skulks, they are behaving furtively or in a suspicious manner, seeking to remain unnoticed or keep their presence concealed. This can involve silently moving through an area, hiding in the shadows, or attempting to blend in with the surroundings in order to stay hidden.

    The word "skulk" is often used to describe behavior that demonstrates a lack of confidence or courage. It can imply a sense of cowardice or deceit, suggesting that the person engaging in such behavior may have ulterior motives or be up to no good.

    For example, a person might skulk through the corridors of a building, trying to avoid being seen, perhaps due to a fear of confrontation or because they are engaging in illicit activities. Additionally, animals can also be said to skulk, such as when a predator creeps silently through the undergrowth, stalking its prey.

    Overall, skulking refers to the act of moving and hiding clandestinely, emphasizing a sense of secrecy, stealth, and often negative or suspicious intent.

  2. • To get out of the way in a slinking, sneaking manner; to lurk.
    • One who skulks; one who avoids or shirks duty.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SKULK

Etymology of SKULK

The word "skulk" originated from the Middle English term "skulken", which meant "to lie in wait, lurk". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "skulkingaz", meaning "to cuckoo". In Old Norse, the term evolved into "skulka", referring to "to become shy or keep out of sight". The word eventually made its way into the English language as "skulk" around the 13th century.

Similar spelling words for SKULK

Plural form of SKULK is SKULKS

Conjugate verb Skulk

CONDITIONAL

I would skulk
you would skulk
he/she/it would skulk
we would skulk
they would skulk

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be skulking
you would be skulking
he/she/it would be skulking
we would be skulking
they would be skulking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have skulk
you would have skulk
he/she/it would have skulk
we would have skulk
they would have skulk

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been skulking
you would have been skulking
he/she/it would have been skulking
we would have been skulking
they would have been skulking

FUTURE

I will skulk
you will skulk
he/she/it will skulk
we will skulk
they will skulk

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be skulking
you will be skulking
he/she/it will be skulking
we will be skulking
they will be skulking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have skulked
you will have skulked
he/she/it will have skulked
we will have skulked
they will have skulked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been skulking
you will have been skulking
he/she/it will have been skulking
we will have been skulking
they will have been skulking

IMPERATIVE

you skulk
we let´s skulk

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to skulk

PAST

I skulked
you skulked
he/she/it skulked
we skulked
they skulked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was skulking
you were skulking
he/she/it was skulking
we were skulking
they were skulking

PAST PARTICIPLE

skulked

PAST PERFECT

I had skulked
you had skulked
he/she/it had skulked
we had skulked
they had skulked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been skulking
you had been skulking
he/she/it had been skulking
we had been skulking
they had been skulking

PRESENT

I skulk
you skulk
he/she/it skulks
we skulk
they skulk

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am skulking
you are skulking
he/she/it is skulking
we are skulking
they are skulking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

skulking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have skulked
you have skulked
he/she/it has skulked
we have skulked
they have skulked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been skulking
you have been skulking
he/she/it has been skulking
we have been skulking
they have been skulking
I would have skulked
we would have skulked
you would have skulked
he/she/it would have skulked
they would have skulked

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