A derogatory term of Star Wars origin. The term "Nerf Hearder" is actually derived from an undesirable job: that is, herding Nerf for slaughter and consumption. Since the job is so unfavorable, the term was expanded to encompass all those who also fit the "unfavorable" description.
by Derek Heid April 14, 2004
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To make less potent.
Originally, this was a product line of foam based toys for children. It was adopted by the online gaming community to refer to the reduction in power of a game feature for the sake of balance.
This term is now seeing more widespread generic usage, usually in reference to mechanical devices, or personal powers within a business framework.
antonyms: Buff(v), Spike(v)
To make less potent.
Originally, this was a product line of foam based toys for children. It was adopted by the online gaming community to refer to the reduction in power of a game feature for the sake of balance.
This term is now seeing more widespread generic usage, usually in reference to mechanical devices, or personal powers within a business framework.
antonyms: Buff(v), Spike(v)
My dad totally nerfed my access to the internet. Life suxx0rz since the advent of the NetNanny!
Did you hear that Henley got Nerfed?? It's probably because he handled the Parker account so poorly.
Did you hear that Henley got Nerfed?? It's probably because he handled the Parker account so poorly.
by PythonDragon May 13, 2004
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nerf hur·dlin' turd bur·glar
(nûrf hûrdlin tûrd ˈbərglər/)
noun
One who hurdles nerfs and burgles all available turds.
(nûrf hûrdlin tûrd ˈbərglər/)
noun
One who hurdles nerfs and burgles all available turds.
by lil-nugget January 22, 2014
Get the nerf hurdlin turd burglar mug.A redneck of the Star Wars Universe. Often also known as a farm-boy; He is skilled in many rustic activities and knowledgeable in the ways of farm work.
by D1rty R3dn3ck May 13, 2006
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Get the Nerf Miner mug.A line that the character D.Va says in overwatch when she uses her ultimate and causes everybody to run for cover. D.Va's ultimate is self destruct and everybody in a certain radius gets dealt a HUGE amount of damage.
D.Va: Nerf this! {self and opponents}
Opponents: OH SHIT RUN FOR FUCKING COVER!!
D.Va: Nerf this! {self and opponents}
Opponents: OH SHIT RUN FOR FUCKING COVER!!
by Overwatch?? February 25, 2019
Get the Nerf This! mug.Refers to gaming occurences where certain features, functions or abilities within a game (electronic or otherwise) experience cycles of nerfing.
It also refers to a feedback loop in game balance and development.
It commonly occurs due to bad reputations attached to nerfed items or abilities, which results in the abandonment of Y in favor of X. As X becomes more favored it appears to become OP (Overpowered) and risks being nerfed itself and thus repeating the cycle.
It also refers to a feedback loop in game balance and development.
It commonly occurs due to bad reputations attached to nerfed items or abilities, which results in the abandonment of Y in favor of X. As X becomes more favored it appears to become OP (Overpowered) and risks being nerfed itself and thus repeating the cycle.
by Xzal January 8, 2015
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