fika
noun/ˈfiːkə/
Etymology Borrowed from Swedish fika.
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Usually The Swedish practice of taking a break from daily activities or meeting with people to enjoy pastries and drinks, typically coffee.
- Fika can be done anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.2015, Anna Brones, Johanna Kindvall, Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break, with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats, page 3:
- Fika is casual by nature, so there's no need to get fancy.2016, Melissa Bahen, Scandinavian Gatherings: From Afternoon Fika to Midsummer Feast: 70 Simple Recipes & Crafts for Everyday Celebrations, page 65:
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- Today, fika is a necessary component to work-life balance.2018, Lynda Balslev, The Little Book of Fika: The Uplifting Daily Ritual of the Swedish Coffee Break, page 7: