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Smoko

SMOH-koh · noun

A short work break, smoking or not. Also see: Smoko by The Chats

Person 1"Smoko?"
Person 2"Kettle's on."

Where it's from

Short for smoke-oh, a break to have a smoke. Recorded in Australia and New Zealand from the 1800s.

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