Chuckin a Sickie

CHUCKIN A SICKIE - Faking you’re too sick to come into work when you’re actually hungover from the previous night or going to do something with your friends.

I’m chuckin a sickie tomorrow because I don’t wanna work .

By Abbey

by Mr_Fitz February 20, 2018

chucking a sickie

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.

by EnglishMakesMeWantToDrink September 30, 2025