SKULKING
\skˈʌlkɪŋ], \skˈʌlkɪŋ], \s_k_ˈʌ_l_k_ɪ_ŋ]\
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marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; "a furtive manner"; "a lurking prowler"; "a sneak attack"; "stealthy footsteps"; "a surreptitious glance at his watch"; "someone skulking in the shadows"
By Princeton University
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