truant

UK
/ˈtruːənt/
US
/ˈtruːənt/

Translations

truantnoun
truants
pl
UK
/ˈtruːənt/
US
/ˈtruənt/
The teacher was concerned about the truant who had missed several classes.
Учитель был обеспокоен прогульщиком, который пропустил несколько занятий.
Additional translations
truantadjective
more truant
Comp.
most truant
Super.
UK
/ˈtruːənt/
US
/ˈtruːənt/
Additional translations
truantverb
truanted
Past Simple
truanted
Past Participle
truanting
Gerund
UK
/ˈtruːənt/
US
/ˈtruənt/
He would often truant from school to play video games.
Он часто прогуливал школу, чтобы играть в видеоигры.
Synonyms
play hooky
bunk off
cut class
skip school
absent oneself

Definitions

truantnoun
A student who stays away from school without permission.
The school has a policy to deal with students who are habitual truants.
A person who neglects their duty or responsibility.
He was labeled a truant for consistently avoiding his work assignments.
truantadjective
Absent from school without permission.
The truant student missed several classes last week.
Neglectful of duty or responsibility.
His truant behavior at work led to a warning from his supervisor.
truantverb
To stay away from school without permission.
He would often truant from school to hang out at the arcade.