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sickie Definition

sickie (sikē)

noun

Slang a sick person, esp. one who is emotionally disturbed, sadistic, etc.

sickie Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • pull: We're not the most honest bunch either, a third of the survey admit to having called into work to pull a sickie.
  • throw: We'd just meet in the day I cut my work hours, threw sickies, met her in the lunch time.
  • take: I promise you I'll never take another sickie from work.