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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of hooky. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
2. 2
   A game in which rings are thrown at a board having numbered hooks. uncountable

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truancy

Example

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"We often play hookey from school."

Related phrases

play hookey

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