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fika

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈfiːkə/
  • rhymes with -iːkə

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noun

Meaning 1

The Swedish practice of taking a break from daily activities or meeting with people to enjoy pastries and drinks, typically coffee.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: coffee break

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish fika.