play hooky

to avoid going to work or school without an excuse

Why do you play hooky every time this happens?

by Light Joker September 5, 2005

play hooky

To miss school, work, or other duties without permission or an excuse.

Plenty of people play hooky from work to go see a movie on opening day.

by H.e.s.s.i. December 30, 2011

Play Hooky

A term that is used by older people such as baby boomers

"Do you want to play hooky"
"What is that even supposed to mean"

by NSFW Fanfition November 13, 2020