Sickie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪki/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sickie is a noun meaning (originally Australia, UK, slang) A day, or time, off work due to (supposed) illness.
Meaning
(originally Australia, UK, slang) A day, or time, off work due to (supposed) illness.
More Meanings
- (slang) A person who is unwell.
Example Sentences
I'll tell you why, because I'm a sickie! But I'm getting cured.
Sickies are when one really is sick, but, y’know, probably not to the extent that merits a day off. It’s the exaggerated head cold. It’s the sore throat overdramatised by a theatrical croak.
Word Forms
- sickies
- sicky
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sicko, sickman, sickopath, sick-o, sickular, sickee.
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