Synonyms for pakka
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Genuine or authentic; hence of behaviour: correct, socially acceptable or proper.
Related words
- Other spellings
- pukka pukkah
Example sentences
- genuine These letters have been acknowledged to be genuine.
- legitimate Which prince is the legitimate heir to the throne?
- fierce One reporter said he looked like a fierce bulldog.
- rum Mix two parts of rum with one part of lemon juice.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pakka | falling | |
| genuine | steady | |
| legitimate | steady | |
| legit | rising | |
| fierce | rising | |
| rum | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- rum1
- 4 letters
- true1
- 5 letters
- legit2
- 6 letters
- fierce1
- 7 letters
- genuine3
- 10 letters
- legitimate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (legit2 = 2 syllables).