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pukka

adjective

ˈpə-kə How to pronounce pukka (audio)
variants also pucka
Definition of pukkanext
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed wondering whether the old-looking ivory box was pukka—or just something recently manufactured in China

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Recent Examples of pukka And if my name were Nikki or Bobby, the state of the state would be pukka — sorry, strong. — Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pukka
  1. genuine
  2. authentic
  3. real
  4. true
  5. honest
  6. certified
Adjective
  • The team also needed to confirm that the unusual structures were genuine electron behavior rather than artifacts created by the microscope.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Alan Wake 2 was a genuine work of art and an incredible game to experience, having just published my first book.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • Those familiar with Rådström’s leadership style describe her as authentic, strategic, and inclusive.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The study found that improvement projects, clear signage, bold and unique design and authentic local food and beverage brands, balanced with nationally familiar brands, have increased the scores of airports that implement them.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • Out of the 26 letters of the Roman alphabet, or any writing system, an identity can be assigned, fixed—and made, if not real, then socially legible and governmentally legal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Digital assets felt different—a sign that the industry’s real growth is still ahead, not a bet on the market.
    — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • Showrunner Felicia Pride brought the concept to the streaming service with a goal to modernize the look and feel of the show while staying true to much of the feeling from the original.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • As much as there’s little room for nuance in the interval of frenzied overreaction that is Week 1 of the NFL season, two seemingly contradictory statements can be true at the exact same time.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Any honest accounting of mail-in voting should begin with that distinction.
    — Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • These real stories help create a more honest and relatable view of leadership while showing employees how these opportunities contribute to both personal and professional growth.
    — Jalie Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • Originally an eBay seller, Davis’ certified B-corp business received a strategic investment from Neiman Marcus in 2019.
    — WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Cycle along the coastline, set sail across the Mediterranean, dive with certified instructors, explore on horseback, or pick up a racket for a game of tennis or padel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of certified

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“Pukka.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pukka. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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