skolk

Swedish

Etymology

According to SAOB attested since 1851. Compare with Norwegian skulk.

Noun

skolk n

  1. truancy from school
    Coordinate term: bondpermission
    Skolket i skolan är ett problem.
    The truancy in school is a problem.
  2. (colloquial) truancy in a general sense, absence from duty due to idleness (e.g. work or voting)

Derived terms

  • arbetsskolk
  • röstskolk
  • skolskolk

See also

References

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