nerf
Not valid in Scrabble
It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.
- Scrabble points
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 4
/nɜːf/
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/nɜːf/ · /nɝf/
Definition of nerf
5 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
verb
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(transitive)To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.
“A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic.”
“"The crazy fool!" Ricky exclaimed. "Nerfing me!"”
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verb
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(transitive)To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.
“A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic.”
“"The crazy fool!" Ricky exclaimed. "Nerfing me!"”
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(slang, transitive)To change a mechanic, an ability, or a character in a video game in order to make less efficacious.
“The lightning spell was originally pretty powerful, but in the sequel they nerfed it so it became completely useless.”
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(slang, transitive)To arbitrarily limit or reduce the capability of.
“Tesla nerfs Autopilot in Europe due to new regulations”
noun
- (slang)The deterioration, weakening or worsening of a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.
- (abbreviation, acronym, alt-of)Acronym of neural radiance field.
Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
Etymology
Circa 1950s?
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