skive

[ctivnan]

Skive /'skaiv/ British, informal

(verb)
- avoid work or a duty by staying away or leaving early; shirk

e.g.
Some students in middle school skive off school.
Students are not allowed to skive lessons.

(noun) [in sing.]
- an instance of avoiding work or a duty in this way.
• an easy option

[roxel81]

interesting word..

[purpleybutterfly]

we use this word a lot when one of my workmates go somewhere and chat with other staffs. jokingly anyway.

[rsveneracionph]

It's nice to know this word.

[pinoypower]

Skive /'skaiv/ British, informal

(verb)
- avoid work or a duty by staying away or leaving early; shirk

e.g.
Some students in middle school skive off school.
Students are not allowed to skive lessons.

(noun) [in sing.]
- an instance of avoiding work or a duty in this way.
• an easy option

What's the difference between truancy and skiving in case of students?

[ctivnan]

What's the difference between truancy and skiving in case of students?

From what I gather, there is no difference between these two terms when talking about students dodging school and schoolwork.

Others may be able to help. :D