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play hooky

verb as in skip

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Example Sentences

That he naturally despised the articles of such a soulless faith was evident in his constant inclination to play hooky.

To play hooky and go nutting is far better than to study and fit himself for earning a livelihood.

There was enough to do in town, and it wasn't fair for him to play hooky while Zarek worked alone.

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On this page you'll find 161 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to play hooky, such as: avoid, depart, disappear, dodge, elude, and emerge.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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