Definition

Not attending school without permission or a valid reason.

Example

The school has strict policies against truanting, and students caught skipping classes face consequences.

Conversation

Did you hear about Jake? He got in trouble for truanting last week.

Yeah, I saw that! He really should have just gone to class.

I can't believe he chose to skip instead of just facing it.

Right? Skipping class just leads to more problems later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Truanting is derived from 'truant' (from Old French *truant*, meaning one who is absent or idle) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The word refers to the act of being absent from school without permission, particularly in a habitual manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'absent' ('truant') and the '-ing' shows that this is an ongoing action. This helps you remember that 'truanting' means the act of being absent from school.

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