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mitcher
What does mitcher mean?
A kid (or adult) who skives — wags school, dodges work, vanishes when they should be somewhere. From the verb 'to mitch' (to play truant), long-standing in Welsh, Irish, and West Country English. 'On the mitch' = currently bunking off.
"He's a proper mitcher, hasn't been in maths all term."
Origin
From 'mitch' (to play truant), Middle English roots, preserved in Welsh, Irish, and West Country dialect.
Frequently asked questions
What does mitcher mean?
A mitcher is someone who bunks off school — a serial skiver.
How do you use mitcher in a sentence?
"He's a right mitcher, never in class more than two days a week."
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