Sickie: meaning, definitions and examples

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sickie

 

[ หˆsษชki ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal usage

A 'sickie' is an informal term primarily used in British and Australian English to refer to a day off work taken due to illness, often when the person is not actually unwell. It can also imply taking a day off for leisure or personal reasons while pretending to be sick. This term conveys a sense of casualness and sometimes dishonesty regarding the reason for absence. Being absent from work for a sickie might lead to discussions about workplace culture and attitudes towards health-related days off.

Synonyms

absence, day off, holiday, leave.

Examples of usage

  • She took a sickie on Friday to enjoy a long weekend.
  • He's always taking sickies just to avoid meetings.
  • I can't believe you called in a sickie for a concert!
  • It's frowned upon to take a sickie if you're not actually ill.

Translations

Translations of the word "sickie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น falta por doenรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เคฎเคพเคฐ เค›เฅเคŸเฅเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krankmeldung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cuti sakit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะบะฐั€ะฝัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwolnienie lekarskie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—…ๆฌ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrรชt maladie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baja por enfermedad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hasta raporu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฌุงุฒุฉ ู…ุฑุถูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nemoce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรกceneschopnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—…ๅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolniลกka odsotnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veikindis leyfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั€ัƒ ะดะตะผะฐะปั‹ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ›แƒงแƒแƒคแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™stษ™lik izni

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ licencia por enfermedad

Etymology

The term 'sickie' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the word 'sick,' which describes a state of illness or incapacity. The addition of the suffix '-ie' serves to create a diminutive or informal variation, common in colloquial English. Initially, it was a more straightforward reference to taking a day off due to health reasons. Over time, however, the cultural connotations of the word shifted, as it began to represent not just legitimate health absences but also those taken under potentially disingenuous pretenses. This evolution reflects broader societal attitudes towards work, productivity, and personal well-being. As workplace dynamics changed throughout the late 20th century, especially with the rise of flexible work environments, the usage of 'sickie' has expanded, symbolizing both a rebellion against rigid work schedules and an acknowledgment of the need for mental health days.