What does Doctor's note mean?

Medical certificate (Sick letter) For example: "Need a doctor's note for work. (Need a medical certificate for work.)"

Where does the slang word Doctor's note come from?

Doctor's note is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Doctor's note

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Doctor's note definition 1

Medical certificate (Sick letter)

"Need a doctor's note for work. (Need a medical certificate for work.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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