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TRUANT

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There are 8 meanings of the word Truant.

Truant - as a noun

One who is absent from school without permission

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Someone who shirks duty

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Truant - as an adjective satellite

Absent without permission

Example: "Truant schoolboys"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Truant - as a verb

To play truant.

Example: "The number of schoolchildren known to have truanted"

To idle away; to waste.

To idle away time.

Truant - as an adjective

Absent without permission, especially from school.

Example: "He didn't graduate because he was chronically truant and didn't have enough attendances to meet the requirement."

Wandering from business or duty; straying; loitering; idle, and shirking duty.

Example Sentences

"The truant was caught skipping school again."
"The school held a meeting to discuss how to address the truants in the class."
"The truant was given a detention for missing too many classes."
"The principal called the truant's parents to inform them about their child's chronic absences."
"The truant officer was responsible for finding and returning students who skipped school."
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Word Game Points

Is TRUANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, truant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRUANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is TRUANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, truant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRUANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is TRUANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, truant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRUANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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