# sickie

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsɪki/

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

## Etymology
From sick + -ie, from sick leave.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sickie