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English word origin

Etymology of sicky

From sick + -y.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Covered in vomit. · Prone to sickness; easily becoming ill; (somewhat) sick.

noun

Alternative form of sickie (“sick day”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From sick + -y.

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