pukka
1 synonym and 2 antonyms for pukka, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Real and true, or, describing behaviour, correct and socially proper.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pucka
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Real and true, or, describing behaviour, correct and socially proper.
“But let's assume it's a real pukka rare bird.”
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Opposites
Etymology
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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