(intransitive, idiomatic) To appeal to the least sophisticated parts of an audience in order to obtain maximum approval.

(idiomatic) A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.

(idiomatic) To behave in a foolish or comical manner. / (idiomatic) To pretend/feign ignorance.

(idiomatic) To play a game of cards without stakes.

To be absent from school without permission.

(baseball) The tactic of bunting the ball to help a runner at third base score. / (figuratively) An instance of 'squeezing' someone: a use of pressure or force to achieve one's goal.

Good behavior; conduct (in sports or another endeavor) that is respectful of the rules, the spirit of the activity, and the adversary.

(colloquial, UK, Ireland) used to acknowledge or congratulate for something.

That plays hooky.

(uncountable) Tactics used to magnify power or influence. / (countable) A strategy or maneuver with a similar intention.