Pukka Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpʌkə

PUH-kuh

UK

pˈʌkɐ

PUK-uh

Definition

A British slang word meaning genuine, high quality, or authentic. It is often used informally to praise something or say it is the real thing.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly UK informal/slang; often used to describe food, experiences, or things as top quality or authentic. Can sound playful or complimentary. Not common in U.S. English.

• Spanish: auténtico - genuino (coloquial)
• Portuguese (BR): autêntico - legítimo (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): autêntico - legítimo (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 地道的 - 正宗的 (口语)
• Chinese (Traditional): 地道的 - 正宗的 (口語)
• Hindi: शानदार - असली
• Arabic: أصيل - حقيقي (عامية)
• Bengali: আসল - মানসম্পন্ন - খাঁটি
• Russian: настоящий - первоклассный - подлинный
• Japanese: 本物の - 本格的な - 一流の
• Vietnamese: xịn - chính hiệu - xịn sò
• Korean: 진짜 - 정품 - 최고급
• Turkish: gerçek - havalı - birinci sınıf
• Urdu: اصلی - معیاری - حقیقی
• Indonesian: asli - berkualitas - otentik

Example Sentences

This curry is really pukka!

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She bought a pukka bag from London.

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Is this restaurant pukka or not?

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Those trainers look totally pukka, mate.

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If you want a pukka experience, try the local market.

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His advice was spot on—totally pukka.

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