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hooky

UK
/ˈhʊki/
US
/ˈhʊki/

Translations

hookynoun
faire l'école buissonnièreFamilier. S'emploie surtout pour l'absence non autorisée à l'école ou au travail.
He was caught playing hooky from school and had to face the principal.
Il a été surpris en train de faire l'école buissonnière et a dû affronter le principal.
Synonyms
truancy
truanting
cutting class
playing truant
bunking off
skiving
hookyadjective
hookier
Comp.
hookiest
Super.
UK
/ˈhʊki/
US
/ˈhʊki/
crochuPour une forme ressemblant à un crochet.
The bird had a hooky beak that was perfect for catching fish.
L'oiseau avait un bec crochu, parfait pour attraper des poissons.
accrocheurSurtout pour une mélodie, un refrain ou un air qui retient l'attention.
The song had a hooky melody that stayed in my head all day.
La chanson avait une mélodie accrocheuse qui m'est restée dans la tête toute la journée.
Synonyms
truant
absent
skipping
playful
frivolous

Definitions

hookynoun
The act of staying away from school or work without permission or a valid reason.
He was caught playing hooky from school and had to face the principal.
hookyadjective
Having a shape or form that resembles a hook.
The bird had a hooky beak that was perfect for catching fish.
Catchy or appealing, especially in reference to music or a tune.
The song had a hooky melody that stayed in my head all day.
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