Nuked: meaning, definitions and examples
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nuked
[ njuːkd ]
military action
The term 'nuked' is derived from the verb 'nuke,' which refers to the act of destroying something completely using nuclear weapons. This expression has gained popularity in military vernacular to denote overwhelming force or complete annihilation. Besides its literal meaning, 'nuked' can also be used in a more casual context to mean totally defeated or overwhelmed. In its metaphorical use, it often describes situations where something has been significantly damaged or impacted.
Synonyms
annihilated, destroyed, devastated, obliterated
Examples of usage
- The city was nuked during the war.
- They nuked the enemy base to ensure complete destruction.
- After the argument, he felt emotionally nuked.
- The old building was nuked before the new construction.
Translations
Translations of the word "nuked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bombardeado
🇮🇳 नष्ट किया गया
🇩🇪 nuked
- bombardiert
- zerstört
🇮🇩 dihancurkan
🇺🇦 знищений
🇵🇱 zniszczony
🇯🇵 核攻撃された
🇫🇷 noyé
🇪🇸 aniquilado
🇹🇷 nükleere maruz kalmış
🇰🇷 핵 공격을 받은
🇸🇦 مدمر
🇨🇿 zasažen
🇸🇰 zničený
🇨🇳 被轰炸的
🇸🇮 uničen
🇮🇸 sprengdur
🇰🇿 жойылған
🇬🇪 განადგურებული
🇦🇿 məhv edilmiş
🇲🇽 aniquilado
Etymology
The word 'nuke' comes from the early 1940s, originally from the slang term 'nuclear.' It became widely used in the context of military actions following World War II, particularly after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The term was popularized as the United States and other nations began developing nuclear weaponry during the Cold War, leading to a new era of global politics. Over time, 'nuke' evolved in everyday language to encompass both literal and metaphorical destruction, making its way into cultural references in movies, literature, and informal conversations. Today, the term reflects both the grave consequences of nuclear warfare and a more casual usage in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,045, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.