The act of nerfing something without any forewarning.
While most nerfs are announced that they will happen before they actually happen, a ninja nerf is simply done, leaving the players to discover, usually being completely screwed over at the same time due to being surprised.
Player A: C'mon, let's go kill that boss. I'll get my shifter tank.
Player B: Ok, let's go. Those shifter tanks get like 2000 hp, so we should be fine.
When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failureshower.