'Chuck a sickie, chucking a sicky' meaning

2 definitions

1. Laz

   take the day off sick from work when you’re perfectly healthy
2. Ozzie

   Used in Australia. Means to take a day off sick from work when you are not sick at all. Often is used on Monday or Friday to create a long weekend by default.

   Often used when someone is hungover and doesn’t feel like going to work, then they will often “chuck a sickie”.

   • Example: Mate, I couldn't be arsed going to work today. I might chuck a sickie.