Truant Definition & Meaning
truant
- adjective
- absent without permission; "truant schoolboys"; "the soldier was AWOL for almost a week"
- noun
- one who is absent from school without permission
- someone who shirks duty
"Truant" in song lyrics
See how truant is used in real songs:
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"Daily come students on my school of thought not ever truant"
The Herbaliser f/ Bahamadia — When I Shine -
"My senior year in high-school I was always truant"
Hopsin — Trampoline -
"My vocab is fluent yours is evident of being truant"
J-Live — Braggin' Writes Revisited
Words that rhyme with truant
Usage tips for "truant"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "truant" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for truant to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does truant mean?
- absent without permission; "truant schoolboys"; "the soldier was AWOL for almost a week" one who is absent from school without permission someone who shirks duty
- What part of speech is truant?
- Truant is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does truant have?
- Truant has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).