HyperDic: skulker

English > 2 senses of the word skulker:
NOUNperson skulker, malingerer, shammersomeone shirking / shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity
person skulker, lurker, lurchersomeone waiting in concealment
English > skulker: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone shirking / shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity.
Synonymsmalingerer, shammer
Broaderslacker, shirkerA person who shirks / shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime)
Spanishabsentista, escaqueado, remolón, simulador, zanguango
Catalanescacat, escaquejat
Verbsskulkavoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
English > skulker: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaningsomeone waiting in concealment.
Synonymslurker, lurcher
BroaderwaiterA person who waits or awaits
Spanishfisgón, lurcher, lurker, mirón
Catalanlurker
Verbsskulklie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

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