Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skip-school
phrase
/skɪp skuːl/
Definition
To deliberately miss or abandon school without permission.
Examples
- Many students choose to skip school on a sunny day to hang out with friends.
- Skipping school can lead to missing important lessons and falling behind.
- She decided to skip school to attend a concert with her friends.
Meaning
Skipping school refers to the act of not attending classes when one is expected to be in school, often for non-educational reasons.
Synonyms
- play hooky
- ditch school
- cut class
