ballistic
(comparable) Of or relating to projectiles moving under their own momentum, aerodynamic drag, gravity, and sometimes rocket power, without significant lift.
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Born ~1980 · 1 year of recorded useSeen in the wild
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NEW| Iran is continuing its escalation by sustaining drone, cruise missile, and ballistic missile strikes against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read CTP-ISW's latest analysis about the war here: www.criticalthreats…
SAHA 2026: Turkey unveils Yildirimhan, its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) https://www.europesays.com/2967933/ At SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey publicly unveiled the Yildirimhan for the first time, a…
We are talking about the #VNIIR_Progress plant, which produces #Comet navigation modules for drones, cruise and ballistic missiles. Footage of the aftermath of the night strike, filmed directly on the territory of th…
Indian media: If evidence of Pakistan's involvement in the Jalandhar BSF headquarters blast is found, India can consider it an act of war and attack Pakistan with ballistic missiles within 72 hours.
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(comparable) Of or relating to projectiles moving under their own momentum, aerodynamic drag, gravity, and sometimes rocket power, without significant lift.
went ballistic]].
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(not comparable) Of or relating to ballistics.
went ballistic]].
Ballistic means: Of or relating to ballistics.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
ballistic means: Of or relating to ballistics.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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— Bluesky· May 2026“We are talking about the #VNIIR_Progress plant, which produces #Comet navigation modules for drones, cruise and ballistic missiles. Footage of the aftermath of the night strike, filmed directly on the territory of the complex, has also appeared online.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“A Ukrainian missile struck a Defence plant in Cheboksary The plant produces "Kometa" navigation modules for Russian drones, cruise and ballistic missiles. The last photo shows an attacked refinery in the Leningrad region.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“A strike involving FP-5 “Flamingo”-type cruise missiles targeted the JSC “VNIIR-Progress” plant, — Dnipro OSINT reports. The company produces anti-jamming navigation modules used in Russian unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as in cruise and ballistic missiles.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“The Ukrainian air defence forces shot down or suppressed 149 of 164 Russian drones & 1 of 11 Iskander-M ballistic missiles . There were 8 missile & 14 drone strikes at 14 locations. The fall of downed drones & debris was recorded in 10 locations.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(comparable, slang) Very angry.
went ballistic]].
“NEW| Iran is continuing its escalation by sustaining drone, cruise missile, and ballistic missile strikes against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read CTP-ISW's latest analysis about the war here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/ira... (1/8)”
— Bluesky· May 2026“SAHA 2026: Turkey unveils Yildirimhan, its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) https://www.europesays.com/2967933/ At SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey publicly unveiled the Yildirimhan for the first time, an intercontinental ballistic missile…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Indian media: If evidence of Pakistan's involvement in the Jalandhar BSF headquarters blast is found, India can consider it an act of war and attack Pakistan with ballistic missiles within 72 hours.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“give it to intercontinental ballistic missile (anduril employee) she would love to go”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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