paukku

Finnish

p
Definitions
  • (informal) detonation
  • bang abrupt loud noise like that resulting of a detonation
  • shot measure of alcohol
  • (informal) tipple, booze any alcoholic drink, often used like a mass noun
  • (informal) A shocking and/or surprising event or item of news.
  • (colloquial) fart
  • (slang) joint marijuana cigarette

Etymology

Suffix from Finnish paukkua.

Origin

Finnish

paukkua

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