English Explanatory Dictionary

sickie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A day, or time, off work due to (supposed) illness.
  2. A person who is unwell.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪki/ En-au-sickie.ogg

Word forms

sickie sickies sicky

Etymology

From sick + -ie, from sick leave.

Related words

duvet day

Derived words

chuck a sickie pull a sickie throw a sickie
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