to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip outcolloquialismfrom サボタージュsee also
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to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school
This meaning refers to the act of intentionally absenting oneself from school or classes without permission. It often has a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of responsibility or commitment to education.
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I skipped school today.
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He played hooky from class and went out with friends.
to cut class; to skip out
This meaning emphasizes leaving a scheduled class or activity without permission or notification. It is often used in the context of students who prefer to do something else rather than attend their classes.
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She cut class and went to see a movie.
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They skipped out on the lecture and went to a café.
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to slack offto skip classto slack off at workto skip out with friendsさぼりまサボり魔slackerhabit of slacking offto skip and go have funpurpose of slacking offto skip schoolto be truant