nuke it out
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Meaning · English
To overthink a problem; to apply an overcomplicated solution to a problem.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nuke it out” mean?
To overthink a problem; to apply an overcomplicated solution to a problem.
Is “nuke it out” formal or informal?
nuke it out is generally slang.