Nuk

Primarily used in informal contexts, 'nuk' can serve as a verb or a noun, often carrying a connotation of destruction, obliteration, or complete defeat. As a verb, it generally describes the act of destroying or heavily damaging something, sometimes with the implication of using a 'nuke' (nuclear weapon) although its meaning is used in other contexts. As a noun, 'nuk' (short for nuclear weapon) is rarely used in formal writing, it can refer to a nuclear weapon or the impact of its use. It is a term loaded with implications of immense power, annihilation, and often, a degree of casualness when discussing or referring to a weapon of mass destruction.

Nuk meaning with examples

• The online gamer shouted in frustration, "I got nuks!" when the enemy team decimated their base, implying total annihilation. It was a devastating and very destructive blow for the group. Their strategy was ultimately a failure, which showed the enemy team’s superiority. Now they have to regroup after being utterly crushed by the opponents.
• News reports showed the city being nuked, and the surrounding landscapes, along with the citizens within it, vanished completely into a smoldering abyss. This made national leaders fearful of the consequences. Everyone felt that it was a mistake. In a matter of seconds, their lives were gone.
• The military commander ordered the drone to "nuk" the enemy stronghold, using a targeted strike to eliminate the threat. His objective was to destroy the enemy's strategic points of offense. It was a critical moment for the offensive group that was now safe and clear to begin their attack.
• In a hypothetical scenario, if a meteor were to threaten the Earth, some strategists might propose "nuking" it to alter its trajectory, preventing impact. This would require the assistance of a large army, in the event of an enemy attack.
• During the Cold War, the constant threat of mutually assured destruction meant that policymakers lived in a shadow, the threat that one nation could 'nuk' another at any moment. Because of this fear, several countries banned the weapons and put up protective shields for their people.