"40k" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /fɔːtiː keɪ/ [UK], [ˈfɔːtʰi kʰeɪ] [UK], /ˈfɔɹti keɪ/ [General-American], [ˈfɔɹɾi kʰeɪ] [General-American]
Rhymes: -eɪ Etymology: 40 + K. From 40,000, part of "Warhammer 40,000", referring to the future year where the game was set in. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|40|K}} 40 + K Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} 40k
  1. (informal, slang, science fiction) Warhammer 40,000, a British tabletop military game set in a dystopian future Galaxy torn by war. Wikipedia link: Warhammer 40,000 Tags: informal, slang Categories (topical): Board games, Science fiction, Warhammer Related terms: Warhammer

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