For working adults, the practice of using PTO or
sick time to be absent (or play "Hooky") from work for the sole purpose of attending a coordinated get-together with friends. Get-togethers can be described as having
2 or more individuals meet at a location of choice. Most likely involves day drinking (Day
Load).
A common
slang word believed to originate in the Philadelphia area, namely the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhoods of The Meadows, Eastwick, and Penrose.
"
Hey Frank, are we taking a Snow
Day for the insert Philadelphia Sports Team name playoff
game?"
"I really need a Snow Day, wanna met up next Wednesday for a Dayload?