PUKKA

What Does PUKKA Mean in a Text?

Terms Used by Drug Dealers and Users

We have over 200 terms in our glossary of drug-related terms. Some of these terms are meant to be amusing, some are meant to be descriptive, and some are meant to be "cool." They all have one thing in common though: they all mask the true nature of the texts they feature in. Here is the one you care about:

The Quick Answer

PUKKA means "Genuine" or "Excellent."

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It is also a slang term for cannabis flower.

Genuine or Excellent

PUKKA is a word of Hindi origin that was adopted into English during the British occupation of India. It's original Hindi meaning is "cooked" or "ripe." In English it is used to mean "genuine" or "excellent." The British use of PUKKA was popularized by TV chef Jamie Oliver. It is now used in this context throughout the English-speaking world.

Cannabis Flower

In parts of the UK, PUKKA is used as a slang term for cannabis flower or bud, the smokable parts of the cannabis plant.

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When I write PUKKA, I mean this:

PUKKA is usually an expression of approval or admiration.

Summary of Key Points for First Definition of PUKKA

"Genuine or Excellent" is, by far, the most common meaning for PUKKA when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

PUKKA
Definition:	Genuine or Excellent
Type:	Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

Among drug users, especially in the UK, PUKKA also means "Cannabis Flower."

PUKKA
Definition:	Cannabis Flower
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at PUKKA

PUKKA is an English slang word of Hindi origin. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users.