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hooky Synonyms

Another word for hooky

Choosing another word for hooky depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Truancy or unauthorized absence from school or work (used chiefly in the phrase 'play hooky').

Usage Example

"Several high school seniors decided to play truancy on the first warm afternoon of spring."

Strongest
truancy
Strong
absenteeism

• adjective (Context 2)

Having memorable, catchy musical phrases or hooks that easily capture a listener's attention.

Usage Example

"The band's latest single is an upbeat, catchy pop track that stayed on the radio all summer."

Strongest
catchy
Strong
infectious
melodic
memorable

• adjective (Context 3)

Full of hooks, or curved and shaped like a hook.

Usage Example

"The thorny shrub had tough, hooked branches that snagged our jackets along the trail."

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hooked
Strong
curved
crooked
bent

Opposites of hooky

The opposite of hooky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

attendance
straight
forgettable
unmemorable
See all opposites of hooky

• Nearby Words

hooknosed
hookup
hookworm
hooky
hooligan
hooliganism
hoop

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hooky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hooky
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