kutcha

[ kuhch-uh ]

/ ˈkʌtʃ ə /

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crude, imperfect, or temporary.

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Also kach·cha

[kuhch-chuh] /ˈkʌtʃ tʃə/ .

First recorded in 1830–35; from Hindi kaccā “raw, uncooked, unripe, immature”

The kutcha-wells, which are lined with nothing, or with thick ropes of twigs and straw, cost only from five to ten rupees.
A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II|William Sleeman
There are two and half or three kutcha beegahs in a pucka beegah; and a pucka beegah is from 2750 to 2760 square yards.
A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II|William Sleeman
In most stations, kutcha-wells, formed at a cost of from 20 to 50 rupees, would suffice for watering such groves.
A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II|William Sleeman
The Kutcha Kutchin, 'people of the lowland,' are cleaner and better mannered.
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 1|Hubert Howe Bancroft

The houses are very high and narrow and built of mud brick (kutcha), which is constantly though slowly powdering away.
Southern Arabia|Theodore Bent