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pukka

2 antonyms for pukka — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — Real and true, or, describing behaviour, correct and socially proper.

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1. adj

Real and true, or, describing behaviour, correct and socially proper.

“But let's assume it's a real pukka rare bird.”

pucka

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2. adj

Excellent and of the very best quality.

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Comes from Hindi पक्का (pakkā, “certain, sure”), Punjabi ਪੱਕਾ (pakkā, “mature, ripe; cooked; strong, substantial; genuine, sound, true, valid”) and Urdu پکا (pakkā, “mature, ripe; cooked; strong, substantial; genuine, sound, true, valid”), all from Sanskrit पक्व (pakva, “baked, cooked, roasted”), from पचति (pacati, “to...

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