Definition of nerf
nerf 
verb - transitive
- in an update or sequel to a video game, to make a weapon weak or weaker, such that it's like a Nerf gun.
In Blastem version 4, they really nerfed the EnemyToaster.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: to break, ruin, destroy.
Last edited on Jan 04 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 04 2011.
- to render anything less powerful or useful.
- See more words with the same meaning: to break, ruin, destroy.
Last edited on Jan 04 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 04 2011.
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| Definitions include: "computer." | |
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| Definitions include: a method of accomplishing something that is otherwise prevented due to a bug. | |
| Definitions include: an underpowered computer. | |
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| Definitions include: "technology". | |
| Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented. | |
| Definitions include: "Internet BF", i.e. "Internet Boyfriend". | |
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| Definitions include: "what's". | |
Other terms relating to 'to break, ruin, destroy': | |
| Definitions include: to destroy. | |
| Definitions include: high-grade marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: to break or ruin. | |
| Definitions include: a bug that makes hardware or software unusable. | |
| Definitions include: ruined. | |
| Definitions include: to kill or destroy. | |
| Definitions include: to cause a mechanism to stop functioning, or function more slowly. | |
| Definitions include: great. | |
| Definitions include: to break, to fail. | |
| Definitions include: stiff, sore. | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: to vomit. | |
| Definitions include: to be under the influence of drugs. | |
| Definitions include: to destroy. | |
| Definitions include: to injure or destroy. | |
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| Definitions include: to be weak, low-powered, soft, unthreatening comes from the company Nerf that makes soft foamy toys | |
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