pukka

Adjective

1. South Asia: Good of its kind; genuine or authentic.
2. Superior or of high quality; first-class.
3. Britain, slang: Excellent, fantastic, great.
4. Behavior: Correct, socially acceptable or proper.

Synonyms

authentic, bona fide, certifiable, certified, genuine, honest, real, right, true

Pronunciations

• /ˈpəkə/
• /ˈpʌkə/

Origin

From Hindi pakkā (“certain, sure”), Punjabi pakkā (“mature, ripe; cooked; strong, substantial; genuine, sound, true, valid”) and Urdu pakkā (“mature, ripe; cooked; strong, substantial; genuine, sound, true, valid”), from Sanskrit pakva (“baked, cooked, roasted”), from pacati (“to bake, cook, roast”).

Alternative Forms

• pucka