smoko
Meaning
A short break from work for a rest, a cup of tea or a smoke.
Example
We'll knock off for smoko at ten.
Origin
From 'smoke' (a break for a smoke) with the '-o' suffix.
Variants
smoke-oh, smoke-o
Nearby words
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- smotherIn Australian Rules football, blocking an opponent's kick with the hands or body just as the ball leaves the…
- snagA sausage.
- snaggerA rough or inexpert shearer who leaves the sheep cut about. Dated.