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hooky
noun \ˈhu̇-kē\
plural hook·ies also hookeys
Definition of HOOKY
: truant —used chiefly in the phrase play hooky
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Variants of HOOKY
hooky also hook·ey \ˈhu̇-kē\
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Origin of HOOKY
probably from slang hook, hook it to make off
First Known Use: 1842
HOOKEYS Defined for Kids
hooky
noun \ˈhu̇-kē\
Definition of HOOKY for Kids
: truant <She played hooky from work.>
Variants of HOOKY
hooky also hook·ey \ˈhu̇-kē\
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