A phrase from Australian slang. Used when someone has called off work, claiming to be sick, when they are in fact fine and just don’t want to go into work for any reason
Ethan: Oi, Dave, you wanker, I thought you had work today? What’re you doing in the bar?
Dave: Yeah nah, I’m chucking a sickie.
Dave: Yeah nah, I’m chucking a sickie.
by EnglishMakesMeWantToDrink September 30, 2025
Get the chucking a sickiemug. by philbosh May 5, 2018
Get the chuck a sickymug. The word “sickies” is used in a similar way to the word “cool” and stems from the word “sick” when describing something as good or great.
It is most commonly used to end conversations as it sparks no desire to continue one.
It is most commonly used to end conversations as it sparks no desire to continue one.
Sickies.
by Mark Gatiss June 16, 2024
Get the Sickiesmug. by Dunggod April 14, 2024
Get the Sickiemug. by BritMat88 October 20, 2021
Get the Sicky-Pickymug. Posting a status update on Facebook claiming to be ill in order to avoid or get our of social commitments or engagements. Differs from vagebooking in that it is not done to attract sympathy or attention, but rather to provide an excuse for staying home. May also be done to corroborate a sick day from work or school.
by alwaysplaysscissors August 19, 2013
Get the Facebook sickiemug. 