SKULKED Meaning and
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Skulked is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "skulk." Skulked describes the action of moving or lurking in a stealthy, secretive, or furtive manner, typically to avoid being seen, detected, or noticed. It implies acting with a degree of ill intent or mischievous purpose.
When someone skulks, they behave in a manner that suggests they are up to no good or engaging in covert activities. Skulking often involves keeping a low profile, avoiding attention, and sneaking around. It is usually associated with actions that are considered deceitful, suspicious, or dishonest.
The term skulked can be used to describe a variety of situations and behaviors, such as an individual skulking in the shadows, skulking around a house with criminal intent, or skulking behind closed doors to eavesdrop on a secret conversation. It carries a negative connotation and implies some form of hidden motive or hidden agenda.
Skulking can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is behaving in a secretive or withdrawn manner, avoiding social interactions, or hiding their true feelings or intentions. In this sense, skulked can refer to internalized actions, such as skulking away to grieve in solitude or skulking in the corner during a party to avoid engaging with others.
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Etymology of SKULKED
The word "skulked" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "skulk". The etymology of "skulk" can be traced back to Middle English and Old Norse.
In Middle English, the word "skulken" meant "to move or go stealthily" or "to hide or conceal oneself". It was derived from the Old Norse word "skulka", which has a similar meaning of "to lie in wait" or "to keep in hiding".
The Old Norse term "skulka" can further be linked to the Old Swedish word "skolka", which meant "to shirk" or "to avoid one's duties", and the Middle Low German word "schulken" with the meaning "to hide or conceal oneself".
Conjugate verb Skulked
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