pucka
/'pʌkə/ Cách viết khác : (pukka) /'pʌkə/ (pukkah) /'pʌkə/
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Genuine, authentic, real: Of the highest quality or standard; not fake or inferior. 2. First-class, excellent: Of superior quality; thoroughly good or satisfactory. 3. (Historical, Anglo-Indian) Proper, correct: Conforming to established standards or rules, often used in colonial India to describe something or someone of good standing.
Usage
The adjective "pucka" (also spelled "pukka") is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is"). It describes something as being of authentic, reliable, and superior quality.
Examples
- That's not a cheap imitation; it's a pucka antique.
- He did a pucka job on repairing the engine.
- (Historical) He was considered a pucka sahib in the colonial administration.
Advanced Usage
- "Pucka job": A task completed thoroughly and to a high standard.
- The builders have done a pucka job on the extension.
- "Pucka article": A genuine or high-quality item or person.
- In his field, he's considered a pucka article.
Variants and Related Words
- Pukka: The more common alternate spelling of "pucka".
- Pukkah: An older, less common variant spelling.
Synonyms
- Genuine: Truly what it is said to be; authentic.
- Authentic: Of undisputed origin; genuine.
- First-rate: Of the highest quality; excellent.
- Proper: Truly what something is said to be; real.
Antonyms
- Shoddy: Poorly made or done.
- Inferior: Lower in quality or value.
- Fake: Not genuine; counterfeit.
- Kutcha (historically, from Hindi): Raw, unripe, makeshift, or temporary (often contrasted with "pucka" in Anglo-Indian usage).
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
- Pucka/pukka sahib: (Historical, Anglo-Indian) A term for a European gentleman who adhered to the standards of behavior expected by the British ruling class in colonial India.
- The novel explores the life of a pukka sahib in Raj-era India.
Adjective
- absolutely first class and genuine
- pukka sahib
- pukka quarters with a swarm of servants