Pukka — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈpə-kə/ puk·ka

Meaning & Definition of Pukka

Pukka (adjective)

  1. genuine, authentic; also, first-class

Pukka (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being exactly as appears or as claimed

    "wondering whether the old-looking ivory box was pukka—or just something recently manufactured in China"

    similar: authentic, bona fide, certifiable, certified, dinkum (Australian & New Zealand), echt, genuine, honest, real, right, sure-enough, true, for real
    related: actual, historical, original, lawful, legal, legitimate, identifiable, recognizable, verifiable, proven, substantiated, validated, verified, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, undeniable, undoubted, unmistakable, unquestionable, veritable, very, accurate, correct, proper, pure, unadulterated, unalloyed
    opposite: bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, mock, phony, pseudo, sham, spurious, suppositious, supposititious, unauthentic, unreal
    near: artificial, factitious, imitation, man-made, simulated, synthetic, unnatural, concocted, fabricated, manufactured, deceptive, delusive, delusory, misleading

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pukka

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pukka:

Australian & New Zealand: dinkum
authentic, bona fide, certifiable, certified, echt, genuine, honest, real, right, sure-enough, true, for real

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pukka

Words with the opposite meaning of Pukka:

bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, mock, phony, pseudo, sham, spurious, suppositious, supposititious, unauthentic, unreal

Related Words for Pukka

actual, historical, original, lawful, legal, legitimate, identifiable, recognizable, verifiable, proven, substantiated, validated, verified, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, undeniable, undoubted, unmistakable, unquestionable, veritable, very, accurate, correct, proper, pure, unadulterated, unalloyed

Near Antonyms of Pukka

artificial, factitious, imitation, man-made, simulated, synthetic, unnatural, concocted, fabricated, manufactured, deceptive, delusive, delusory, misleading

Origin & Etymology of Pukka

Hindi & Urdu pakkā cooked, ripe, solid, from Sanskrit pakva; akin to Greek pessein to cook cook

First known use: 1776

Frequently Asked Questions about Pukka

What does "Pukka" mean?

"Pukka" means genuine, authentic; also, first-class. As an adjective, it is defined as: genuine, authentic; also, first-class.

What is another word for "Pukka"?

Other words for "Pukka" include authentic, bona fide, certifiable, certified, dinkum, echt, genuine and honest. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pukka" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pukka"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pukka". Common alternatives include authentic, bona fide, certifiable, certified, dinkum, echt, genuine, honest, real and right.

What is the opposite of "Pukka"?

Antonyms of "Pukka" include bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, mock, phony, pseudo and sham. Near antonyms include artificial, factitious, imitation and man-made.

How do you use "Pukka" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pukka" in a sentence: "wondering whether the old-looking ivory box was pukka—or just something recently manufactured in China".

Is "Pukka" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pukka" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Pukka"?

"Pukka" is pronounced /ˈpə-kə/ and divided into syllables as puk·ka.

What is the origin of the word "Pukka"?

"Pukka" comes from Hindi & Urdu pakkā cooked, ripe, solid, from Sanskrit pakva; akin to Greek pessein to cook cook. First known use: 1776.