Meaning & use
playing hooky
Staying away from school or work without permission and without a valid excuse.
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The boys spent the afternoon playing hooky at the arcade instead of attending class.
She felt guilty about playing hooky, but the beach day was worth it.
A note on using this word
Informal American English, used almost exclusively for school or work absences rather than other obligations.
Words with a similar meaning
skipping schoolcutting class
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