verb🔗ShareSich herumdrücken, schleichenTo stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm)."The stray cat was skulking behind the bushes, hoping to snatch some scraps of food. "Die streunende Katze drückte sich hinter den Büschen herum, in der Hoffnung, ein paar Essensreste zu ergattern.actioncharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich herumdrücken, schleichenTo move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection."The cat was skulking around the kitchen, hoping to steal some food when no one was looking. "Die Katze schlich um die Küche herum, in der Hoffnung, etwas Essen zu stehlen, wenn niemand zusah.actionwaycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich drücken, sich vor etwas drückenTo avoid an obligation or responsibility."Instead of helping clean the kitchen after dinner, he was skulking in his room, playing video games. "Anstatt beim Abwasch nach dem Abendessen zu helfen, drückte er sich in seinem Zimmer und spielte Videospiele.actioncharacterattitudenegativemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerumlungern, schleichenThe action of one who skulks."The suspicious skulking around the back of the store made the security guard call the police. "Das verdächtige Herumlungern hinter dem Geschäft veranlasste den Sicherheitsbeamten, die Polizei zu rufen.actioncharacterwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading