mitch

word

/ˈmɪtʃ/
mich
/ˈmɪtʃ/
mich

Definition

To skip school or class without permission. It is mainly used in some varieties of English, especially Scottish and Australian English, and is informal.

Usage & Nuances

Less common than 'skip class', 'play truant', or 'ditch school' in general English. Usually refers specifically to school attendance, not missing work or other duties. Common pattern: 'mitch school' or 'mitch off school' in regional use.

Example Sentences

He mitched school yesterday.

basic

The boys mitched to go to the beach.

basic

She got in trouble for mitching class.

basic

We used to mitch on Fridays when the weather was good.

natural

Are they mitching again, or are they actually sick this time?

natural

He'd mitched off school before, so nobody believed his excuse.

natural