skulk

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A group of foxes.
2. 2
   A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans).
3. 3
   The act of skulking: The act of moving in a stealthy or furtive way.
4. 4
   The act of skulking: A stealthy or furtive gait or way of moving.
5. 5
   The act of skulking: The act of avoiding an obligation or responsibility.
6. 6
   One who avoids an obligation or responsibility.

Verb

1. 1
   To stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).
2. 2
   To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.
3. 3
   To avoid an obligation or responsibility.