skulking (Noun) — Evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated. ex. "they developed a test to detect skulking"
skulking (Verb) — Lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner.
skulking (Verb) — Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill.
skulking (Verb) — Move stealthily. ex. "The lonely man skulks down the main street all day"