Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

skip-class

verb

/skɪp klæs/

Definition

To intentionally miss a scheduled class or lecture without an official excuse.

Examples

Many students tend to skip-class on Fridays to start their weekend early.
It’s better to communicate with your professor if you need to skip-class for a legitimate reason.
He decided to skip-class to attend a concert instead.

Meaning

Skipping class generally refers to a student’s choice to not attend a particular class or educational session, often for leisure, to avoid a difficult subject, or for other personal reasons.