Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to play hooky
phrase
/tə pleɪ ˈhʊki/
Definition
To stay away from school or work without permission, typically by pretending to be sick.
Examples
- She decided to play hooky and spend the day at the beach instead of going to school.
- He often played hooky during exam week to avoid studying.
Meaning
Playing hooky is an act of skipping school or work without a valid excuse. It’s often done for fun or to avoid obligations.
Synonyms
- skip class
- bunk off
- cut school
