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/ˈnɜːrf/ · nerf
verb
- To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully. A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic.
- To reduce the effectiveness or impact of something, often in a humorous or ironic manner. The new policy will nerf the tax benefits for high-income earners.
noun
- A soft, foam ball used in a game of the same name. The kids played with a nerf ball in the backyard.
Did you know? The term 'nerf' has become a popular meme and cultural reference, often used humorously to describe the act of reducing the effectiveness of something, such as a character's abilities in a video game.