PUKKA Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

pukka

adjective

ˈpə-kə

variants also pucka

Definition of pukka

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

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Adjective

At least Scrooge’s nephew Fred (Sam Claflin) has a decency that registers and his wife (Daisy Ridley) even manages one of the film’s genuine laughs.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Starving war of its lifelines requires all hands on deck, a collective effort rooted in genuine multilateralism.

— Pedro Sánchez, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of genuine

Adjective

Pocho’s Mexican Grill stirred up quite the buzz across social media as an authentic Mexican alternative for the national chain.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Co-owners Tracy Quach and Luynh Nguyen have brought the authentic flavors and ingredients of their native Vietnam to Lake Norman with their new bánh mì and bubble tea restaurant, Vietopia.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of authentic

Adjective

That so-fake-it’s-real argument has underpinned many provocative artistic movements over the years.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
In short, this study showed how the material responds to mechanical force, temperature, and chemical changes, but its effectiveness in real propulsion systems remains to be established.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

That rings especially true in a region where development looms larger and green spaces are getting smaller.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
The cat quickly shows its true colors, creating trouble in ever-escalating comic situations that are laugh out loud funny and absurd.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of true

Adjective

Keeping a running list of questions that go beyond the scope of what the agent was built to handle functions as an honest product roadmap.

— Rob Green, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
And when side effects feel unbearable, patients deserve honest conversations about their options.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

The model runs through 42 agencies statewide and 105 certified consultants, serving roughly 17,300 caregivers a year.

— Raginee Sudhir Chaurey, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Chief among the changes is a requirement to visit all archeological sites beyond Hanga Roa with a certified guide.

— Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

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