noun a slang term for playing truant or skipping school or work
When children skip school without permission, parents may refer to it as playing hooky.
Skipping school or classes without permission, often referred to as playing hooky.
Playing hooky can sometimes lead to legal consequences if truancy laws are violated.
Taking time off work without permission or calling in sick when not actually ill.
Using the term 'playing hooky' to describe skipping responsibilities or obligations in order to relax or have fun.
In the context of writing, 'hooky' is used to describe a piece of writing that is engaging and captures the reader's attention from the beginning.
In the context of psychology, 'hooky' may refer to a therapeutic technique or intervention that is particularly effective in drawing clients in and keeping them engaged in the therapy process.