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pukka

UK/ˈpʌkə/ US/ˈpəkə/ uncommon slang uk

adjective

1.

absolutely first class and genuine

  • “pukka sahib”
  • “pukka quarters with a swarm of servants”
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Origin

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”), from Sanskrit पक्व (pakva, “baked, cooked, roasted”), from पचति (pacati, “to bake, cook, roast”).

Phrases

  • pukka fever
  • pukka sahib

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