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paukku.

bang (abrupt loud noise like that resulting of a detonation)

6 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɑu̯kːu/[ˈpɑ̝u̯kːu]
  1. bang (abrupt loud noise like that resulting of a detonation)

  2. bang (abrupt loud noise like that resulting of a detonation) fart

    informal
  3. detonation

    informal
  4. detonation shock, shocking event or item of news

    informal
    Tyttöystävän kaksosraskaus oli hänelle aikamoinen paukku.
  5. cartridge, piece of ammunition

    informal
  6. shot (measure of alcohol) tipple, booze (any alcoholic drink, often used like a mass noun)

    informal
    Lähdetään ottamaan vähän paukkua.
  7. shot (measure of alcohol) joint (marijuana cigarette)

    plural-normally · slang
    Poltetaanko paukut?
Where this word comes from

paukkua (“to bang”) + -u

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