Meaning of sickie | Babel Free

Definitions

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

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Examples

“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.”

“I'll tell you why, because I'm a sickie! But I'm getting cured.”

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