Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sickie

noun

ˈsɪki

Definition

An informal term for a day off work taken due to illness, often used when someone is not genuinely sick.

Examples

She took a sickie yesterday because she wanted to attend the concert.
He called in a sickie after a long weekend of partying.
Some workers abuse their sick leave to take unpaid holidays, which is often referred to as taking a sickie.

Meaning

The term ‘sickie’ refers to the act of calling in sick to work, usually when someone is not truly ill, either to take a break or due to other reasons.