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Hooky

Definition:

Noun:

1. A slang term used to refer to the act of avoiding school or work without permission or without a valid reason.

2. A curved or bent piece of metal or other material, typically used for hanging or holding something.

Adjective:

1. Describing an action or activity that is engaging, captivating, or attention-grabbing.

Verb:

1. To play truant or to be absent from school or work without permission or without a valid reason.

2. To catch or entangle something using a hook or similar device.

Examples:

Noun - Sense 1:

"Sara decided to play hooky and spend the day at the beach instead of going to class."

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Noun - Sense 2:

"He hung his coat on the hooky by the entrance."

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Adjective:

"The movie had such a hooky storyline that I couldn't stop watching."

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Verb - Sense 1:

"Tom decided to hooky school and go on an adventure with his friends."

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Verb - Sense 2:

"She managed to hooky the rare fish using her specialized fishing lure."

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