What does Smoko mean?

Short break / smoke break. For example: "Take a smoko after deploy."

Where does the slang word Smoko come from?

Smoko is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Smoko?

Smoko can also mean: Trouble or a tricky situation. (Origin: Tsotsitaal)

Smoko

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 16, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Smoko definition 1

Short break / smoke break.

"Take a smoko after deploy."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Smoko definition 2

Trouble or a tricky situation. (Origin: Tsotsitaal)

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 16, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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