How to Pronounce "hooky"
word
ˈhʊki
HOO-kee
hˈʊki
HOO-kee
Definition
When someone, especially a student, skips school or a class without permission to avoid their responsibilities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhʊki
British English
hˈʊki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOO-kee
UK
HOO-kee
Listen in Context
Tom skipped school and played hooky yesterday.
Lisa got in trouble for playing hooky from math class.
Some students think it is fun to play hooky sometimes.
We used to play hooky and go to the arcade instead of class.