Meaning of the word "play hooky" in English

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play hooky

US /pleɪ ˈhʊki/
UK /pleɪ ˈhʊki/
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Idiom

1.

to stay away from school or work without permission

Example:
He decided to play hooky and go to the beach instead of school.
Many employees play hooky on the first warm day of spring.
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