pukka

/ˈpʊkə/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of high quality; excellent, first-rate

“He was looking for a pukka Indian restaurant in the area.”

2. noun

A traditional or authentic Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi person or thing, especially a food or drink

“This curry is the real pukka deal.”

Synonyms

  • authentic
  • excellent
  • first-rate
  • genuine

Antonyms

  • fake
  • pretentious
  • unauthentic