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

In an interview and written response, Benson said researchers who take funding from oil companies are motivated not by corporate agendas, but by genuine interest in the work.

— Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
If tokenization can demonstrate meaningful capital formation and genuine secondary-market liquidity in sport, the implications could extend beyond it, supporting the broader adoption of tokenized assets across the economy.

— Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of genuine

Adjective

The pizzeria has been ranked by the 50 Top Pizza Italian guide for six years in a row, noted for its authentic Neapolitan pizza.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
There’s been a lot of talk about candidates being authentic, being relatable.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 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

My honest read on timing is that the five percent will be twenty percent by end of 2027, and fifty by end of 2029.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The original impetus for the film, to be honest, was to look at an incredible life story over a long German period.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 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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