Pukka

/ˈpʌkə/
adjective

Genuine, authentic or of high quality.

She has a pukka diamond ring.
Visual representation of "pukka" - Genuine, authentic or of high quality.

Often appears as...

  • pukka english
  • pukka sahib

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Reliable or trustworthy.

He is a pukka source of information.
Visual representation of "pukka" - Reliable or trustworthy.

Often appears as...

  • pukka source
  • pukka job

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Used to refer to the level of authenticity or traditionality in Indian cooking.

This restaurant serves pukka Indian cuisine.
Visual representation of "pukka" - Used to refer to the level of authenticity or traditionality in Indian cooking.

Often appears as...

  • pukka indian cuisine
  • pukka spices

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Genuine, authentic or of high quality.

She has a pukka diamond ring.
Visual representation of "pukka" - Genuine, authentic or of high quality.

Often appears as...

  • pukka english
  • pukka sahib

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Reliable or trustworthy.

He is a pukka source of information.
Visual representation of "pukka" - Reliable or trustworthy.

Often appears as...

  • pukka source
  • pukka job

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Used to refer to the level of authenticity or traditionality in Indian cooking.

This restaurant serves pukka Indian cuisine.
Visual representation of "pukka" - Used to refer to the level of authenticity or traditionality in Indian cooking.

Often appears as...

  • pukka indian cuisine
  • pukka spices

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "pukka"
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British Slang

Understand that 'pukka' is a casual British slang often used in everyday conversation.

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They offered me a pukka deal on the car.
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Emphasizing Quality

'Pukka' is a way to emphasize that something is of top-notch quality without being overly formal.

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You got to try the fish and chips here; they’re absolutely pukka.
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Avoid Overuse

While 'pukka' is versatile, overusing it can be confusing. Use it meaningfully.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
The antiques at the fair were pukka; their detail was exquisite.
LampPro Tip 1/3

British Slang

Understand that 'pukka' is a casual British slang often used in everyday conversation.

Illustration for British Slang
They offered me a pukka deal on the car.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Quality

'Pukka' is a way to emphasize that something is of top-notch quality without being overly formal.

Illustration for Emphasizing Quality
You got to try the fish and chips here; they’re absolutely pukka.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Overuse

While 'pukka' is versatile, overusing it can be confusing. Use it meaningfully.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
The antiques at the fair were pukka; their detail was exquisite.
LampPro Tip 1/3

British Slang

Understand that 'pukka' is a casual British slang often used in everyday conversation.

Illustration for British Slang
They offered me a pukka deal on the car.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Quality

'Pukka' is a way to emphasize that something is of top-notch quality without being overly formal.

Illustration for Emphasizing Quality
You got to try the fish and chips here; they’re absolutely pukka.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Overuse

While 'pukka' is versatile, overusing it can be confusing. Use it meaningfully.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
The antiques at the fair were pukka; their detail was exquisite.
Visual representation of the word "Pukka"

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Quote examples

Steven Berkoff

English Actor

I have a daughter from a relationship I had in my late teens or early 20s. Because I felt it wasn't the kind of pukka behaviour my family or relatives would admit to, I denied it for many years.
Portrait of Steven Berkoff

Quote examples

Steven Berkoff

English Actor

I have a daughter from a relationship I had in my late teens or early 20s. Because I felt it wasn't the kind of pukka behaviour my family or relatives would admit to, I denied it for many years.
Portrait of Steven Berkoff
Example 1 of 1
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