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pukka
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
Pukka (Hindi , Urdu pakkā ) is a word of Hindi and Urdu origin, literally meaning "cooked, ripe" and figuratively "fully formed", "solid", "permanent", "for real" or "sure". In UK slang, it can mean "genuine" or simply "very good"; see also pukka sahib ...
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adj. absolutely first class and genuine; "pukka sahib"; "pukka quarters with a swarm of servants" [syn: pucka ]
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
adjective EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ A pukka ministry of tourism, even, is on the cards. ▪ It's enough to make you long for a pukka Victorian tale of bwana, bearers and the source of the Nile.
Usage examples of pukka.
Blade knew that the Khad had sent a messenger to Pukka, in the south of Cath, to demand a great ransom for him.
I come from Pukka, sent as special envoy by the High Emperor of all the Caths, to replace the Low Emperor, Mei Saka, and find out why you Mongs cannot be defeated.
It is true that I come from Pukka, sent as special envoy by the High Emperor of all the Caths, to replace the Low Emperor, Mei Saka, and find out why you Mongs cannot be defeated.
These are all pukka sahibs, Englishmen, many officers of the Army who once dwelt in your homeland and, I presume, did harm to your people there.