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Nuke Definition & Meaning

nuke
noun
  1. the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb
verb
  1. strike at with firepower or bombs; "zap the enemy"
  2. bomb with atomic weapons
  3. cook or heat in a microwave oven; "You can microwave the leftovers"

"Nuke" in song lyrics

See how nuke is used in real songs:

  • "Here to drop a nuke"
    Darkroom Familia (Never, Sir Dyno, Mr. Ace, Mr. Kee, Duke) — Handfull
  • "Al Nuke"
    Drunken Master f/ Al Nuke, DJ Willie Will — Reasons
  • "They plan to hit the ship floatin over Iran with a nuke"
    Ill Bill & DJ Muggs — 2013

Words that rhyme with nuke

Usage tips for "nuke"

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Frequently asked questions

What does nuke mean?
the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb strike at with firepower or bombs; "zap the enemy" bomb with atomic weapons cook or heat in a microwave oven; "You can microwave the leftovers"
What part of speech is nuke?
Nuke is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does nuke have?
Nuke has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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