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pakaru
What does pakaru mean?
Broken, ruined or out of order. Sometimes anglicised as 'puckerood'.
"The old ute's finally pakaru."
Origin
From Māori 'pakaru' (broken, smashed); absorbed into New Zealand slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does pakaru mean?
Pakaru means broken, busted or out of order. It comes from the Māori word for broken or smashed and is used in New Zealand slang.
Is pakaru the same as puckerood?
Yes. 'Puckerood' is an anglicised spelling and pronunciation of pakaru, both meaning broken.
How do you use pakaru?
You use it to describe something that's broken down, as in 'the old ute's finally pakaru'.
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