What does NUKED mean?

Parts of Speech

verb

Definitions

1. to expose to radiation, especially nuclear radiation
2. to cook or heat food in a microwave oven

Pronunciations

• US: /njuːkt/
• UK: /njuːkt/

Origin and Usage

The word "nuked" is a past participle of the verb "nuke", which originated as a slang term for "to attack with nuclear weapons". It was first used in the 1970s during the Cold War era, but has since been used more broadly to refer to any situation where something is exposed to radiation. In recent years, the word has also been used to describe the act of cooking or heating food in a microwave oven.

Synonyms

No synonyms found.

Related Words

• dukes
• knelt
• lukewarm
• miked
• piked

Example Sentences

• After the nuclear accident, the entire area was nuked and declared uninhabitable.
• She quickly nuked the leftovers for lunch.