Chuckin' a sickie mug: Risograph-style person wrapped in a teal doona like a burrito on a yellow couch holding a TV remote, under the words Chuckin' a Sickie

Risograph-style person wrapped in a teal doona like a burrito on a yellow couch holding a TV remote, under the words Chuckin' a Sickie - flat print artwork for the chuckin' a sickie mug

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Chuckin’ a Sickie Mug – Funny Doona Day Gift

$22.00

Cough, cough. Definitely too sick to come in. Definitely not watching the cricket. A Chuckin’ a Sickie mug for the workmate who knows exactly what they did.

Save for later ♡

Chuckin’ a sickie is a time-honoured Australian tradition: taking a day off sick when you are, let’s say, only mildly unwell.

This mug captures the moment perfectly. One doona, one couch, one very important remote.

A Chuckin’ a Sickie Mug for Doona Days

A person is wrapped head to toe in a teal doona like a burrito, stretched out on a mustard-yellow couch with only one hand poking out to hold the TV remote.

A box of tissues sits on the side table for authenticity, and a bowl of soup steams nearby. It’s drawn in a grainy risograph style with CHUCKIN’ A SICKIE in bold capitals across the top.

For Medical Reasons Only

Every office has a legend who’s taken a sickie on grand final day. This is their mug.

It’s also a lovely get-well gift for someone who is genuinely crook and just needs a laugh and a hot drink.

Mug Details

Classic white ceramic with a smooth, glossy finish
11oz capacity, which is about 325mL of tea, coffee or Milo
Pop it in the dishwasher, or nuke a cold cuppa in the microwave
Printed in Australia in teal, mustard yellow and dark navy
Ships in a plain white gift box, ready to give

Who Should Get This Mug?

The workmate who’s always “a bit crook” on a Monday
Couch-lovers and doona champions
Friends recovering from a cold
Anyone who deserves a lazy day

More cheeky sayings live in our Aussie slang mugs.

Got questions?

Chuckin' a Sickie mug: your questions answered

About this mug

What does chuckin' a sickie mean?

Taking a sick day when you're not really that sick. It's an Aussie joke as old as the five-day week.

Is this a good get-well gift?

Yes, as long as they have a sense of humour. It's a light-hearted pick-me-up for someone stuck at home.

Where are the other slang mugs?

In our Aussie slang mugs category, alongside designs like Yeah Nah and Dunny Budgie.

Delivery and care

Do you deliver across Australia?

Yes, to every state and territory by Australia Post, and shipping is free when you order 2 or more items. We only ship within Australia.

How is the design printed, and will it last?

Every mug is hand-printed in Australia using sublimation printing on an 11oz ceramic mug. We like to be upfront: like every sublimation print, the colours will gradually soften with use and washing. It is made for everyday drinking, and a favourite mug that has worn in a little is part of its charm.

How do I look after it?

The sublimation print is dishwasher safe, so you can load it up with the rest of the kitchen. To keep the colours looking fresh for longer, a hand wash with a soft sponge is kinder than a scourer.