ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pucka

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Pucka is an adjective meaning Alternative form of pukka.

Meaning

Alternative form of pukka.

Example Sentences

Mrs. S[mart].— […] Are you not aware, Fanny, that he [Lieut. Marsden] is only Acting-Assistant Sub-Deputy Inspector? Do you imagine that I should give my child to a man whose appointment was not pucka? / F[anny].—But, Mamma, is Mr. Cholmondeley's appointment pucka? / Mrs. S.—How can you talk such nonsense, child? […] Mr. Cholmondeley is a landed gentleman, and draws twelve thousand rupees a month from his estates in Derbyshire, besides holding Government paper to a large amount.

Synonyms for pucka

Depending on context, synonyms include pukka, superior.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include superior, pukka, pucca, pakka, pacca, semipucca.

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