(noun) The day after a sickness you contracted has finally subsided, but you are not sure if you should go back to work/school. In essence, a free day where you could go but you "don't think your up to it".
He told me he was feeling better. I guess he's just taking a recuperation day.
What a dickweed: his recuperation day has turned into a recuperation week. I'm stuck with all his work now. Lazy ass bastard.
Masturbating when you feel like shit to make yourself feel better. This can be done when sick or sore, but is most effective when done to help with a hangover.
My horses hate being stuck in da barn during da winter, so during warmer spells and as early as possible in the spring, I always open da stall-doors and give them lots of outdoor frolic-time to recooperate.