hookey

/ˈhuːki/

Definitions

1. noun

A student who attends classes but does not participate in, or cheat on, exams or assignments.

“The teacher suspected that John was being a bit hookey with his math homework.”

2. verb

To cheat or avoid doing work.

“He has been accused of hookeying his way through high school.”

Synonyms

  • cheater
  • slacker

Antonyms

  • dedicated
  • hardworker