What is another word for hookey players?
Pronunciation: [hˈʊkɪ plˈe͡ɪəz] (IPA) 
The term "hookey players" refers to individuals who shirk their responsibilities or duties, particularly by skipping school or work. There are various synonyms that can be used to describe such individuals, including truant, absentee, delinquent, slacker, skiver, and malingerer. A truant is someone who stays away from school without permission, while an absentee is someone who is absent from work or school without a valid excuse. Delinquents are individuals who violate rules or laws, and slackers are people who avoid work or responsibilities. Skivers are individuals who feign illness or injury to avoid work, and malingerers are individuals who exaggerate or feign illness to avoid responsibilities. All of these terms capture the essence of hookey players and can be used interchangeably.
