truant
3 synonyms for truant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A student who stays away from school without permission.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use truant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
play truant
truant officer
Etymology
From Old French truant, "beggar" or "vagabond," probably of Celtic origin — the word originally described any wandering idler, long before it narrowed to mean a school-skipper.
Full origin of truant →Frequently asked questions
What does “truant” mean?
The word “truant” means a student who stays away from school without permission. In plain terms, someone who skips school without permission, or the act of doing so.
How do you pronounce “truant”?
“Truant” is pronounced TROO-uhnt (/ˈtɹuənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “truant” in a sentence?
Here is “truant” used in a sentence: “The truant was caught hiding out at the arcade during school hours.”
What part of speech is “truant”?
Depending on how it is used, “truant” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “truant” come from?
The word “truant” comes from Old French. From Old French truant, "beggar" or "vagabond," probably of Celtic origin — the word originally described any wandering idler, long before it narrowed to mean a school-skipper.
How many meanings does “truant” have?
“Truant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a student who stays away from school without permission.
