hooky
pronunciation
How to pronounce hooky in British English:
UK [ˈhʊki]
How to pronounce hooky in American English:
US [ˈhʊki]
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- Noun:
- failure to attend (especially school)
Word Origin
- hooky (n.)
- also hookey, in the truant sense, 1848, American English (New York City), from Dutch hoekje "hide and seek;" or else from hook it, attested since 14c. as "make off, run away," originally "depart, proceed."
Example
- 1. Youngsters who play hooky are usually bored with some courses .
- 2. I would play hooky every day if I could .
- 3. Let 's just play hooky today , huh ?
- 4. Schools usually keep a record for children who play hooky , .
- 5. Paul is a shy , stammering boy who flays hooky and keeps to his bedroom practising his guitar .