nukage

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noun

The process of nuking something, in various senses.

Scrabble 11

Meanings

nounnukage (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe process of nuking something, in various senses.

    I scoop black beans and cheese into a salsified (read: artificially red) wrap and wait my turn for nukage at the microwave.

    2005, Emily Franklin, Piece, Love, and Happiness: The Principles of Love, page 64
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    Go down the left path around the nukage pit and past the closed door. Carefully climb the steps and blast the Imps waiting near the green flames to the right.

    1995, Rick Barba, Doom Battlebook

Origin

From nuke + -age. Attested since the 20th century.

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Chicago

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