pukka
pukka definition
pukka (puk′ə)
adjective
- Anglo-Ind. good or first-rate of its kind
- genuine; real
Etymology: Hindi pakka, ripe, of full weight, cooked < Sans pakva < IE base *pekw-, to cook
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