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A term used when something in a game (generally an MMOG or FPS) is weakened considerably.

Nerfbat came about because Nerf creates harmless versions of harmful devices (swords, guns, etc).

When an MMORPG developer gives something the nerfbat, they often drastically reduce the effectiveness of said item.

see also: nerf
SOE has given the Sword of Demon Slaying the nerfbat; it can barely pommel a rabbit to death in its current state! - nerfbat.com
nerfbat by Adraedan January 29, 2004
Someone who flaunts their intelligence in a derogatory manner.
Jeff from marketing: "Yo Bill, I just learned html and made a pretty decent web site. Wondering if you could help me out here."
Bill from software: "Sorry, I can't talk to you until you can write a cross domain AJAX app with geolocation."
Jeff: "Quit being a nerdbag dude."
nerdbag by coolfire21 September 24, 2010
Similar to douche bag, only much more polite.
You are being such a nerdbag today dude.
nerdbag by JHolla September 29, 2006
(noun)

A) Term used mostly in a derogative way towards someone that radiates nerd.

One who probably:
1. is into anime
2. likes a lot of sci-fi
3. plays World of Warcraft or Dungeons & Dragons on a day-to-day basis
4. goes cosplaying
5. has more than four (4) gaming systems, some of which are not even manufactured anymore
6. trading cards?
etc.
Nerdbag 1: Guys, get ready to attack. Everyone got their special abilities macro'd to their keyboards?
Nerdbag 2: Hold on, I'm out of manna.
Nerdbag 3: Goddamn it!
nerdbag by Isor December 15, 2008

Band Nerdbags 

Sweaty, gross smelling band kids who dedicate their life to marching like ants, or playing dated pop songs at pep rallies. Ones who proudly sport any and all band merch. Dog tags, jackets, t-shirts. They never forget to lube up their instruments, but they always forget deodorant. They carry their instruments with them like trophies while everyone else severely judges them. They're confident in themselves, but they really shouldn't be.
"Those Band Nerdbags are stinking up the gym again!"
"Who left their clarinet in the urinal! Must have been one of those band nerdbags.."
"Look at those band nerdbags playing Confident by Demi Lovato! That song was released in 2015!
Band Nerdbags by viripien April 15, 2023

Nerfbait 

NerfBait is a term that foreshadows or picks at a certin aspect of a game, or other instance where a power can be decreased.

For example, if one team in a game is taken back in damage on all their weapons over and agian, one might say this team is "Nerfbait"

SEE Nerf
The Terran Republic is ALWAYS nerfed! We're nothing but nerfbait to the dev.
Nerfbait by Scythan October 2, 2003
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
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murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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