sickie

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
13
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪki/

Definition of sickie

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (UK, slang)A day, or time, off work due to (supposed) illness.
    “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.”
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noun

  1. (UK, slang)A day, or time, off work due to (supposed) illness.
    “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.”
  2. (slang)A person who is unwell.
    “I'll tell you why, because I'm a sickie! But I'm getting cured.”

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Etymology

From sick + -ie, from sick leave.

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