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 nerfstick is the tool by which a moderator or admin on an online forum strikes down on bad posts and posters. It is similar to, but has more uses than the ban hammer.
This use of the term seems to have originated from a moderator on the Secret World forums.
This use of the term seems to have originated from a moderator on the Secret World forums.
Example 1:
Sappho: "I have a very large nerf-stick at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use it"
Example 2:
User: Where is the nerfstick Sappho? Are you getting soft on us?
Sappho: "I have a very large nerf-stick at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use it"
Example 2:
User: Where is the nerfstick Sappho? Are you getting soft on us?
by reallyrandomusername August 5, 2009
Get the Nerfstick mug.a combination of nerd and nerf, the word defines a person who is both a nerd and a jock. The "us" suffix is latin.
by FastrunnerNY January 2, 2009
Get the nerfus 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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