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chuck a sickie
What does chuck a sickie mean?
To take a paid sick day from work despite being perfectly well.
"It's too nice out, I might chuck a sickie."
Origin
'Chuck' (to do/throw) plus 'sickie'; Australian idiom.
Frequently asked questions
What does chuck a sickie mean?
It means to take a paid sick day off work while you are actually perfectly healthy.
Why do Australians say chuck a sickie?
'Chuck' is Australian slang for 'do' or 'throw', and 'sickie' means a sick day, so together they describe faking a day off sick.
Is it the same as calling in sick?
Not quite. Calling in sick can be genuine, whereas chucking a sickie specifically implies you are not really ill.
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