Definitions

1. noun

a person who habitually absents themselves from school or work without permission.

“The teacher had to call the attendance officer for the truant student.”

2. verb

to absent oneself from school or work without permission.

“She truanted for a week before her parents found out.”

3. noun

a person who shirks their duties or responsibilities.

“The manager suspected one of his employees of being a truant on the job.”