sickie
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A day, or time, off work due to (supposed) illness.
Register: slang
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person who is unwell.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sickie” mean?
A day, or time, off work due to (supposed) illness.
Is “sickie” formal or informal?
sickie is generally slang.