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sickie

[ˈsɪki]

sickie Definition

a day taken off work due to illness, often when the person is not actually sick.

Using sickie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sickie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm taking a sickie tomorrow to go to the beach.

  • Example

    He's always taking sickies when there's a big game on.

  • Example

    She pulled a sickie to avoid the meeting.

sickie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sickie

  • sick day
  • duvet day
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Summary: sickie in Brief

'Sickie' [ˈsɪki] is a noun that refers to a day taken off work due to illness, often when the person is not actually sick. It is a colloquial term and is synonymous with 'sick day' and 'duvet day.' Examples of its usage include 'I'm taking a sickie tomorrow to go to the beach,' and 'She pulled a sickie to avoid the meeting.'