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truancy

[ˈtruːənsi]

truancy Definition

  • 1the act of staying away from school without permission
  • 2the habit of being absent from work or duty without good reason

Using truancy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "truancy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The school has a strict policy on truancy.

  • Example

    Her truancy record was the reason for her expulsion.

  • Example

    He was fired for his frequent truancy from work.

truancy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for truancy

Phrases with truancy

  • play truant

    to stay away from school without permission

    Example

    He played truant and went to the beach instead of attending classes.

  • an official whose job is to ensure that children attend school regularly

    Example

    The truancy officer visited the student's home to investigate his absence from school.

  • habitual truancy

    a pattern of repeated absences from school without permission

    Example

    The school contacted the parents about their child's habitual truancy.

Origins of truancy

from Middle French 'truant', meaning 'idler'

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Summary: truancy in Brief

The term 'truancy' [ˈtruːənsi] refers to the act of staying away from school or work without permission or good reason. It is often associated with negative consequences, such as expulsion or termination. 'Play truant' is a phrase used to describe the act of playing hooky from school. 'Truancy officer' is an official who ensures children attend school regularly.