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smeka

Pronunciation: /ˌsmeːˈka/

“smeka” is a Swedish word. Its meaning in English:

verb

  1. to stroke softly and tenderly; to caress, to stroke, to rub, to fondle, to pet, etc.

Etymology

Inherited from Old Swedish smēkia, from Middle Low German smêken. Cognate with German schmeicheln. Doublet of smickra.

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