Nerp is slang for the disassembling of a perfectly good working item, for the purpose of discovering how it works or functions. To NERP
something is to basically destroy it, rendering it utterly
useless to perform its originally intended function or purpose. Also referred to as “reverse-engineering” an item,
machine, or intricately constructed puzzle or project.
What’s that you got there,
Jim?
Oh, it’s just an old copy
machine I found in back of one of the downtown
office buildings. I figured I’d take it home and NERP it for some of the really cool parts inside!