SKULKER

lurker, skulker, lurcher

(noun) someone waiting in concealment

malingerer, skulker, shammer

(noun) someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

skulker (plural skulkers)

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.

Synonyms: shirk, shirker, skulk

Source: Wiktionary


Skulk, Skulk"er, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, skulks.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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