General
puckerood
What does puckerood mean?
Completely broken or wrecked; an anglicised spelling and pronunciation of the Māori 'pakaru'.
"The lawnmower's puckerood, won't start at all."
Origin
Anglicisation of Māori 'pakaru' (broken); a long-established New Zealandism.
Frequently asked questions
What does puckerood mean?
Puckerood means completely broken or wrecked. It's an anglicised version of the Māori word 'pakaru'.
Where does puckerood come from?
It's a long-established New Zealandism, an English spelling and pronunciation of the Māori 'pakaru', meaning broken or smashed.
How is puckerood used?
It describes something that's broken beyond use, as in 'the lawnmower's puckerood, won't start at all'.
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