pukka

/'pʌkə/ Cách viết khác : (pukka) /'pʌkə/ (pukkah) /'pʌkə/

Thân thiện

A pukka gentleman enjoys afternoon tea on the veranda of his spacious bungalow.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Genuine, authentic, or real: Used to describe something that is not counterfeit or false, but of proper quality and substance. 2. First-class, excellent, or superior: Used to describe something of the highest quality, reliable, or socially proper.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • This is a pukka antique, not a modern reproduction. (This is a genuine antique, not a modern reproduction.)
  • He gave a pukka explanation that satisfied everyone. (He gave a proper, thorough explanation that satisfied everyone.)
  • They built a pukka house with brick and mortar. (They built a solid, permanent house with brick and mortar.)

Advanced Usage

• Historically used in colonial India to describe something or someone conforming to British standards of respectability and quality.
  • The club was for pukka sahibs only. (The club was for proper gentlemen only.)
• Can imply social correctness or being "the real thing" in a specific context.
  • After his promotion, he was considered a pukka member of the management. (After his promotion, he was considered a proper, bona fide member of the management.)

Variants and Related Words

• Pukkah: An alternative spelling of 'pukka'.

Synonyms

• Genuine: Truly what something is said to be; authentic.
• Authentic: Of undisputed origin; genuine.
• First-rate: Of the highest quality; excellent.
• Proper: Truly what something is said or regarded to be; real.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Pukka sahib: (Historical) A term from British India for a European who adhered to the codes of behavior expected of a gentleman, often implying authority and respectability.
  • He acted like a pukka sahib, always impeccably dressed and mannered.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. absolutely first class and genuine
   • pukka sahib
   • pukka quarters with a swarm of servants

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pucka