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An abbreviation of the word vulnerable. Used primarily in 'internet speak'. Normally used when speaking about weak spots in an opponents skills or strategies in a game or in weak spots in computer code that a hacker exploits.
I am not sure I want to install Internet Explorer 8 yet; I heard there are a lot of vulns that need patched.

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His vuln is that he has low fire resist so make sure you use fire damage against him.
vuln by dr.modena June 19, 2009
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Vulnerable

Easily influenced by physical or emotional attacks.
Friend: Serg is extremely vulnerable when it comes to guys.
Other Friend: Yeah Brice has him wrapped around his finger.
Vulnerable by Dick Picker January 13, 2023

vulnerable

Someone who is completely and rawly open, unguarded with their heart, mind, and soul. Being vulnerable happens when you trust completely. Rather its vulnerability by pain or joy, it's being exposed with all of the emotions that make it easy for someone (someone you trust) to really do some emotional damage or healing.. Vulnerability is the surrender of all control and personal power in regards to letting someone close enough to destroy you!
She made herself completely vulnerable because she trusted him. Vunerable Vunerability Exposed Raw Open Unguarded
vulnerable by ViceNConcepts October 5, 2016

taking advantage of vulnerability 

When someone who has difficulty speaking for themselves, has a mental illness/disability or is under the influence of alcohol or drugs gets pushed to have sex or get their money manipulated out of them from a predator. It could also mean when a person is in turmoil and a predator targets their need for companionship to abuse, steal from or rape them.
Jamy is autistic and a guy manipulated her to have sex even if she didnt want to and was taking advantage of vulnerability.

Vulnerable

Being open, and genuine about feelings of the heart, mind, body and soul. Trust without self judgement or fear of reaction and judgment from others. Joy, acceptance, love pain, sadness, or illness may come to the forefront of attention and feel overwhelming when one is vulnerable; because of being exposed to pure honest emotions. There is healing, strength and power in having confidence to admit, let go and forgive. Vulnerability is a chance to grow and shed pieces of the past. One can be susceptible to being attacked or influenced if fear is present or in being in a fearful or unsafe situation. That is being defenseless and helpless in not standing in your power.
His open confident vulnerable expression showed me that I was in a safe space; that I could also feel open about my feelings, while standing strong and powerful in not judging the emotions coming through.
Vulnerable by OpenMHB July 16, 2018

vulnicura 

The name of the 8th studio album of Icelandic singer Bjork. In latin, this word roughly translates to 'Healing of wounds', a process documented in the album.
"Biophilia is my favourite Bjork album, how bout you, bruv?"
"I'm really into Vulnicura, such gorgeous string sections"
vulnicura by SIDEHOEMALFUNCTION February 25, 2020

vulnerable hour 

between 1:30 am and 4 am. when a girl/guy will text you specifically at this time because they know that you're probably up, possibly thinking about them, not distracted with too much, and probably in a somewhat sappy, vulnerable mood, ready and willing to get played like a mothafuckin fiddle.
damn brah, why'd she have to text me now? it's 3 am, she knows i aint busy, and this is the time of night that i miss her the most." --"she ain't a fool, it's vulnerable hour, perfect time for optimum culosoing, be strong, tell her to google that shit nigga.
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