noun
General Slang
puckle
PUK-ul · noun · informal
A small amount; a few
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Definitions
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A small quantity or a few of something.
“Just a puckle o' folk turned up.”
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puckle In A Sentence
Just a puckle o' folk turned up.
Origin & Usage
Scots, diminutive related to 'pickle' (a small amount/grain).
Variants
pickle
People Also Ask
What does 'puckle' mean?
A small amount or a few of something.
How do you use 'puckle'?
You'd say 'just a puckle of folk turned up' to mean only a few people came.
Is 'puckle' related to 'pickle'?
Yes — it's a Scots diminutive linked to 'pickle', which also means a small quantity or a single grain.
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