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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