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Nerfed

The term 'Nerfed' is a reference coined from the popular toy brand by Hasbro®, known for making play-weapons and sports equipment with an emphasis on utilizing a foam construction for the fun and safe use of their products. As such, the term is used to refer to something in a story or video game whose capabilities are altered to be less effective, hence comparing a previously useful tool to a Nerf® toy. A character in a story may be 'nerfed' to reconcile overpowered abilities with the continuity of the plot. A strategy or weapon in a video game may be 'nerfed' by the developers to ease the frustration of other players, encourage alternative strategies, or increase the level of difficulty.
His character had a really good strategy in the pilot, but then it was like he was nerfed for the rest of the season.
by Grimslimjim August 1, 2023
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nerf

to make further from full potential; diminish
she was so attractive but the braces nerfed her
by mikael& May 6, 2023
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Nerf

Nerf is a brand that makes foam dart shooting fake guns.
I will use my Nerf guns in the Nerf war.
by YoDogYT May 16, 2018
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Nerf turf

I wiped and got poop on my nerf turf :(
by Steen888 April 15, 2017
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Nerf

A brand started by Parker Brothers in 1969 with a foam ball known as the Nerf Ball. After that, there were more sports products, yadda yadda. They were purchased by General Mills in the 80's, and then by Kenner Toys, and then owned by Tonka as Tonka bought Kenner, and then finally acquired by their current owners, Hasbro.

Their first foam-shooting weapon was the Air Launcher in 1976, which shot a form of rocket. Most of them fire darts, balls and missiles nowadays.

Adults are not exempt from playing with these toys.
Rusell: "Hey man! I heard there's a new nerf war going on this Tuesday! Wanna come?"

Franklin: "Heck yeah! Let's go!"
by Dollarstore_theWatergun December 23, 2017
mugGet the Nerfmug.

Buffing and Nerfing

the act of speeding up during intercourse,only to slow down after a few seconds.this can be repeated until ejaculation
"how was sex yesterday?"
"he kept buffing and nerfing"
by You_make_sense August 1, 2016
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Needs to be nerfed

Used when something/someone is awesome in any way.
Originates from the gaming world (nerfing e.g. a weapon = making it weaker or less overpowered).
Strawberries need a nerf so badly!
Why is he so funny? He needs to be nerfed.
by Frankie Fusilli November 20, 2021
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