skulker

skulk  (sklk)

intr.v. skulked, skulk·ing, skulks

1. To lie in hiding, as out of cowardice or bad conscience; lurk.

2. To move about stealthily.

3. To evade work or obligation; shirk.

n.

1. One who hides, lurks, or practices evasion.

2. A congregation of vermin, especially foxes, or of thieves. See Synonyms at flock¹.

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[Middle English skulken, of Scandinavian origin.]

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skulker n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	skulker - someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity malingerer, shammer shirker, slacker - a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime)
	2.	skulker - someone waiting in concealment lurcher, lurker waiter - a person who waits or awaits