adj
pukka
Pukka (adj) means Real and true, or, describing behaviour, correct and socially proper.
adj
1
Real and true, or, describing behaviour, correct and socially proper.
"But let's assume it's a real pukka rare bird."
— Bill Oddie, Bill Oddie's Little Black Bird Book (1980)
2
Built to last, using solid materials such as baked brick and tile rather than mud and straw.
"In some cases, the sericulturists avail of credit facility and construct a pukka shed for the silk worms. It is ironical, however, that they have to accommodate themselves and their children in a shabby hut."
— Man and Life (2003)
3
Excellent and of the very best quality.
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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 bake, cook, roast”).
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What is the meaning of pukka?
"pukka" (adj) means real and true, or, describing behaviour, correct and socially proper.
What is another word for pukka?
Other words for "pukka" include pucka.
What is the opposite of pukka?
Opposites of "pukka" include illegitimate, mediocre.
What are the different meanings of pukka?
"pukka" has 3 main meanings: 1. Real and true, or, describing behaviour, correct and socially proper; 2. Built to last, using solid materials such as baked brick and tile rather than mud and straw; 3. Excellent and of the very best quality.
