General
smoko
What does smoko mean?
A short break from work for a cigarette, tea or snack.
"We'll knock off for smoko at ten."
Origin
From 'smoke' plus '-o'; originally a break for a cigarette, dating to the 19th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does smoko mean in Australia?
Smoko is a short break from work, traditionally for a cigarette but now for tea, coffee or a snack.
Do you have to smoke to have a smoko?
No. Although it began as a cigarette break, today a smoko just means any brief work break, smoker or not.
Where does the word smoko come from?
It comes from 'smoke' plus the Australian '-o' suffix, and dates back to the 19th century.
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