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nerf

The correct spelling is nerf.

How to pronounce nerf

/nɜːf/
verb

IPA: /nɜːf/

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The correct spelling is nerf. To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully. For example: "A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic."

Usage Examples

A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic.

The lightning spell was originally pretty powerful, but in the sequel they nerfed it so it became completely useless.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.
  2. 2.To cripple or weaken an element of a video game during its development (such as a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.).
  3. 3.To arbitrarily limit or reduce the capability of.

noun

  1. 1.The deterioration, weakening or worsening of a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.

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