Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-play-truant
verb
/tə pleɪ ˈtruːənt/
Definition
to stay away from school or duty without permission
Examples
- Many students decided to play truant on the sunny day.
- She was caught playing truant when she was seen at the mall instead of in class.
- Playing truant can lead to serious consequences in school.
Meaning
The act of deliberately not attending school or work, often to engage in leisure activities instead.
Synonyms
- skip school
- ditch
- play hooky
- be absent without leave