verb
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mitch
mihch
Mitch (verb) means to skip school without permission; to play truant. Example: “They used to mitch off school to go fishing.”
verb
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To skip school without permission; to play truant.
"John said he was going to mitch the last lesson today."
"They used to mitch off school to go fishing."
"Some of the older boys would mitch on Fridays to hang around the park."
"She got into trouble for mitching from maths lessons all week."
name
1
A short form of the male given name Mitchell.
"Everyone just calls him Mitch."
How to use mitch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a verb, mainly British/Irish dialect for skipping school; as a name, a nickname for Mitchell.
When to use it
The verb sense is regional and informal, chiefly heard in parts of the UK and Ireland.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- mitches
- Past tense
- mitched
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Etymology
From Middle English mychen, "to steal or skulk," related to the word mooch.
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What does “mitch” mean?
The word “mitch” means to skip school without permission; to play truant. In plain terms, as a verb, mainly British/Irish dialect for skipping school; as a name, a nickname for Mitchell.
How do you pronounce “mitch”?
“Mitch” is pronounced mihch (/mɪt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mitch” in a sentence?
Here is “mitch” used in a sentence: “They used to mitch off school to go fishing.”
What part of speech is “mitch”?
Depending on how it is used, “mitch” can be a verb and a name.
Where does the word “mitch” come from?
The word “mitch” comes from Middle English. From Middle English mychen, "to steal or skulk," related to the word mooch.
Is “mitch” a common word?
“Mitch” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mitch” have?
“Mitch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to skip school without permission; to play truant.
What is the difference between mitch and skive?
Both are informal words for avoiding something you are meant to do. "Mitch" specifically means staying away from school without permission. "Skive" is broader and usually means avoiding work or duty of any kind.
When would you use mitch instead of "play truant"?
"Mitch" is an informal, regional word, while "play truant" is the standard, more formal phrasing used in official or written English. You would use "mitch" in casual speech, as in "he mitched off school," and "play truant" in a report or a teacher's note.
Does mitch mean skipping work as well as school?
"Mitch" refers chiefly to skipping school without permission. It is not normally used for missing work, where words such as "skive" or "bunk off" are more common.
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