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

silent nerf

When the developers of a game do not include a change to the game in the changelogs, usually to "nerf" or decrease the effectiveness of an ingame mechanic or item. This is done to avoid angering the community, but generally ends up doing the opposite.

The devs silent nerfed the pyro, how am I meant to play now?

by Gameknight14 June 3, 2024

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

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

Shwatting the nerf

Whilst being asked lots of questions

by her children, Mum would often use this answer "I'm shwatting my nerf", which meant she was busy doing nothing.

Gill Coop of Warwickshire.

"What are up to Mum / Granny" asked the children.
I'm "Shwatting the nerf" she replied.

by Derrick & Brian Coop December 19, 2023

Nerf Battle

A segment of a Nerf War in which 2 people are shooting at each other. Lasts until one player retreats.

“They had a nerf battle so intense, it was the highlight of the War.”

by THE ANONYMOUS FIGURE May 2, 2018

Shwatting my nerf

Shwatting my nerf means busy doing nothing.

Hannah asked her mum Gill what she was doing

"I am just shwatting my nerf" Gill replied.
Gill Coop of Warwickshire.

by Derrick & Brian Coop January 3, 2024