what is a smokie ?

a smoke can have different meanings based on where you are in the world, but the most common meaning refers to a smoked meat or fish delicacy. Here’s the rundown:

In Scotland - A "smokie" will usually mean an Arbroath smokie, which is a traditional Scottish smoked haddock. The fish is salted, paired and fastened together, then they are hung and smoked over a wood fire in a barrel, thus giving it a distinctive smokey flavor. As a "protected food name" in the UK, only smokies made in Arbroath in the traditional way can be sold under that name. In some parts of Africa (especially Nigeria and Ghana) - "Smokie" might refer to smoked goat meat or other smoked meats, where the meat is sometimes singed over an open flame, giving it an uncommon taste/texture. It is a commonly sold street food. In general slang – In some places, "smokie" can refer to anything that is smoked. This includes smoked sausages, which are often called "smokies," or even a smoked fish or meat snack.