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Definition |
to be absent from school or work without a valid reason |
Examples |
1) Despite feeling guilty, Susie decided to
play hooky from work. 2) The mischievous kids decided to
play hooky from school and spend the
day at the amusement park. |
Etymology |
The term is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "hoekje,"
meaning "hide and seek," and the term "hookey," a British dialect word
for "playing truant." |
Synonyms |
skip school, play truant, cut class |
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