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Definition of sicknote

sicknote

/ˈsɪkˌnoʊt/
sick · note
Plural:sicknotes
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• noun

1

British A written statement from a medical doctor or parent certifying that a person is too ill to attend work or school.

Example

"The employer required a signed sicknote for any absence lasting more than three consecutive days."

2

British A person, especially an athlete, who is frequently injured, unwell, or absent from work due to health issues (informal).

Example

"The striker was unfairly labeled a sicknote by the press after suffering his third hamstring injury of the season."

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• Nearby Words

sickliness
sickly
sickness
sicknote
sicko
sickout
sickroom

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sicknote. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sicknote
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