1. people who hide or move stealthily to avoid work, duty, or detection

Examples

• The teacher spotted several skulkers hiding behind the gymnasium during the fire drill.
• Security guards were trained to watch for skulkers in the parking garage.
• The skulkers avoided their assigned duties by hiding in the storage room.
• During the group project, some skulkers let others do all the work.
• The night shift supervisor caught skulkers sleeping in the break room.
• Parents complained about skulkers loitering near the school playground.