Cool MateMeaning of Hookie
To play truant or skip school or work without permission.
In simple words: To skip school or work without permission.
Hookie in a sentence
- I decided to play hookie and go to the beach instead of school.
- He often played hookie during finals to finish his projects.
- They planned to play hookie and go see a movie instead of attending class.
- Playing hookie is fun, but it can lead to trouble if you get caught.
- She felt guilty after playing hookie last Friday.
How to use Hookie
Primarily used in casual conversation among friends. It's not suitable for formal writing or serious contexts.
Grammar pattern
hookie + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'hooky' - imagine someone hooking out of class to go play.
Related words
Collocations with Hookie
- play hookie
- skip school
- not go to work
- bunk class
- ditch school
Synonyms for Hookie
- skip
- bunk
- dodge
- slack
- shirk
Opposites of Hookie
Common mistakes with Hookie
- Confused with 'hooky', which is a common spelling variation.
- Used inappropriately in formal contexts.
- Misunderstood as a positive term, when it often suggests deception.
Hookie appears in
Hookie in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تغيب
التغيب عن المدرسة أو العمل دون إذن.
- Bengaliবাংলা
স্কুল ফাঁকি দেওয়া
অনুমতি ছাড়া স্কুল বা কাজে অনুপস্থিত থাকা।
- GermanDeutsch
Blaumachen
Schule oder Arbeit schwänzen, ohne Erlaubnis.
- SpanishEspañol
Hacerse la rata, Faltar
Saltarse la escuela o el trabajo sin permiso.
- Persianفارسی
غیبت کردن
از مدرسه یا کار بدون اجازه رفتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Fait l'école buissonnière
S'absenter de l'école ou du travail sans permission.
- Hindiहिन्दी
छुट्टी मारना
बिना अनुमति के स्कूल या काम से अनुपस्थित रहना।
- ItalianItaliano
Bigiare, Fare filone
Saltare la scuola o il lavoro senza permesso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Matar aula, matar serviço
Matar aula ou faltar ao trabalho sem avisar.
- RussianРусский
Прогульщик, прогуливать
Прогуливать школу или работу без разрешения.
- Urduاردو
چھٹی کرنا، غیر حاضر رہنا
بغیر اجازت کے اسکول یا کام سے چھٹی کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
翘课
To skip school or work without permission.
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the act of protecting somebody/something; the state of being protected
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Frequently asked questions about Hookie
What does Hookie mean?
To skip school or work without permission.
What is the definition of Hookie?
To play truant or skip school or work without permission.
How do you use Hookie in a sentence?
I decided to play hookie and go to the beach instead of school.
Can you give another example of Hookie?
He often played hookie during finals to finish his projects.
What are synonyms for Hookie?
Common alternatives include skip, bunk, dodge, slack, shirk.
What is the opposite of Hookie?
Opposite meanings include responsibility, commitment.
What words go with Hookie?
It commonly pairs with play hookie, skip school, not go to work, bunk class, ditch school.
What are common mistakes when using Hookie?
Confused with 'hooky', which is a common spelling variation. Used inappropriately in formal contexts. Misunderstood as a positive term, when it often suggests deception.
How do you pronounce Hookie?
US: //ˈhʊki//, UK: //ˈhʊki//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Hookie formal or informal?
"Hookie" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Hookie?
Primarily used in casual conversation among friends. It's not suitable for formal writing or serious contexts.