What is another word for playing truant?
Pronunciation: [plˈe͡ɪɪŋ tɹˈuːənt] (IPA) 
Playing truant refers to the act of avoiding school without permission or a valid reason. There are several synonyms for playing truant that can be used interchangeably. Some of these synonyms include skipping school, ditching class, playing hooky, cutting classes, and wagging school. Each of these terms implies the same act of students deliberately avoiding school. Though playing truant is common among teens and pre-teens, it can have negative consequences, including poor academic performance, increased behavioral problems, and possible legal consequences, therefore, it is essential to discourage this behavior and encourage students to take their studies seriously.
