Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-play-hooky
verb
/tə pleɪ ˈhʊki/
Definition
To deliberately miss school or work without permission, usually to engage in leisure activities.
Examples
- He decided to play hooky from school and went to the beach instead.
- She played hooky last Friday and took the day to relax at home.
Meaning
Playing hooky means skipping responsibilities, typically for pleasure or fun.
Synonyms
- skip class
- take a day off
- play truant
