PUKKA

pukka, pucka

(adjective) absolutely first class and genuine; “pukka sahib”; “pukka quarters with a swarm of servants”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

pukka (comparative more pukka, superlative most pukka)

(originally, South Asia) Genuine or authentic; hence of behaviour: correct, socially acceptable or proper.

Superior or of high quality; first-class.

(Britain, slang) Excellent, fantastic, great.

Antonyms

• kutcha

Anagrams

• Kupka

Source: Wiktionary


Puk"ka, a.

Definition: Same as Pucka. [India]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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