Vocabulary Entry

puka

|noun • verb • adjective

noun

A small hole or opening, often used in the context of Hawaiian culture.

Example Sentences

"The fisherman found a puka in the reef where the fish liked to hide."

"She wore a necklace with a beautiful puka shell pendant."

"The kids delighted in finding puka shells along the shoreline."

verb

Example Sentences

"They had to puka a hole in the wall to run the new electrical wire."

"He used a drill to puka into the wood for the project."

"The floodwaters began to puka into the basement, causing concern."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The puka design of her dress featured ornamental holes."

"He loved the puka details on the surfboard."

"The shoe had a puka style that made it unique and trendy."