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Term: Play Hooky

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Definition: To skip school or work without permission or without a legitimate reason; to be absent or avoid one's responsibilities.

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Sample Sentence 1: I decided to play hooky and go to the beach instead of attending my boring lecture.

Sample Sentence 2: We used to play hooky together during high school and explore the city.

Sample Sentence 3: Don't think you can get away with playing hooky, as it might have serious consequences.

Sense 2: Local Usage (varies by region)

Sample Sentence 1: In some countries, it's common for workers to play hooky on national holidays to extend their long weekends.

Sample Sentence 2: During the local festival, the entire town seemed vacant as everyone decided to play hooky and enjoy the celebrations.

Sample Sentence 3: The small group of rebellious students always plays hooky on Fridays and goes on adventurous road trips.

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