hooky
1or hook·ey
[ hoo k-ee ]
/ ˈhʊk i /
noun
unjustifiable absence from school, work, etc. (usually used in the phrase play hooky): On the first warm spring day the boys played hooky to go fishing.
Origin of hooky
1
1840–50,
Americanism; perhaps alteration of phrase
hook it escape, make off
Words nearby hooky
hookswinging,
hooktender,
hookup,
hookworm,
hookworm disease,
hooky,
hooley,
hoolie,
hooligan,
hooly,
hoon
Example sentences from the Web for hookies
The Hookies open with a performance by Boston-based rapper/songwriter/louchebag Cazwell.
And The Escort of The Year Is… Backstage at The Sex Oscars |Scott Bixby |March 24, 2014 |DAILY BEASTThe self-described “Pocket Gaysian” seems to be the only Hookies organizer who manages to stay on point.
And The Escort of The Year Is… Backstage at The Sex Oscars |Scott Bixby |March 24, 2014 |DAILY BEASTHookies nominees are a breed apart, however—no blurred-out profile photos attempt to hide their faces or identities.
And The Escort of The Year Is… Backstage at The Sex Oscars |Scott Bixby |March 24, 2014 |DAILY BEASTMy fellow-laborer had already indulged in unnumbered "Hookies," and his eyes were set wide open by the wonders that surrounded us.
Down The River |Oliver Optic
British Dictionary definitions for hookies
hooky
hookey
/ (ˈhʊkɪ) /
noun
informal, mainly US, Canadian and NZ
truancy, usually from school (esp in the phrase play hooky)
Word Origin for hooky
C20: perhaps from
hook it to escape
Idioms and Phrases with hookies
hooky
see play hooky.