word
chukka
CHUK-uh
ˈtʃʌkəListen
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Syllable breakdown
chukka
Sounds like
Say 'CHUK-uh'.
Dictionary meaning
One of the periods of play in polo, typically lasting seven and a half minutes.
History and origin
Hindi — 'chakkar' (cycle, wheel).
Examples
- After the fourth chukka, the players changed horses so the animals could rest.
Common mispronunciations
CHOOK-uhCHUK-ah
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