nuke
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1nuke

noun \ˈnük, ˈnyük\

Definition of NUKE

1
: a nuclear weapon
2
: a nuclear-powered electric generating station

Origin of NUKE

by shortening & alteration from nuclear
First Known Use: 1959

Rhymes with NUKE

2nuke

transitive verb
nukednuk·ing

Definition of NUKE

1
: to attack or destroy with or as if with nuclear bombs

Examples of NUKE

  1. <a pretty sizable piece of real estate would be nuked if an asteroid struck>

First Known Use of NUKE

1967

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