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

Nerfed

to get fucked with one thing but still be good at others like being handsome but British.

like Robert Pattinson or any handsome man being turned British in one way or another its being nerfed. p.s fuck you if you don't agree that people that are British no matter the looks get fucking nerfed with the accent.

by I'velickedRorycas22'sballsonce January 22, 2024

nerf

to make further from full potential; diminish

she was so attractive but the braces nerfed her

by mikael& May 6, 2023

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

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

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

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