nerfed US
nɜːft
Definition

Definition of nerfed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

gamingRareSlangUSweakened or made less effectiveRareSlangUS
  • The character was nerfed in the latest update, making it less powerful.
  • The weapon was nerfed, reducing its damage output.
  • After being nerfed, the spell was rarely used by players.
debilitated weakened
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Origin of nerfed

English, nerf (to weaken)

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  1. French:affaibli, ...
  2. German:geschwächt, ...
  3. Italian:nerfato, ...
  4. Spanish:debilitado, ...
  5. Portuguese:nerfado, ...
  6. Chinese:被削弱的, ...
  7. Japanese:弱体化された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُضْعَف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּחְלָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:ослабленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ослаблений, ...
  12. Hindi:कमजोर किया गया, ...
nerf
nɜːrf

Definition of nerf - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
video gamesRareUSreduction in power of a game elementRareUS
  • The latest update included a nerf to the sniper rifle.
downgrade weakening
2.
toysRarefoam toy weapon used in gamesRare
  • He bought a new nerf for the weekend battle with friends.
blaster
3.
gamingRareUSgeneral weakening or reduction in effectivenessRareUS
  • The new policy was seen as a nerf to employee benefits.
reduce weaken

Verb

tr.
1.
general useRarelimit or reduce capability arbitrarilyRare
  • The new policy will nerf our ability to innovate.
diminish weaken
2.
video gamesRarereduce effectiveness of a game elementRare
  • The developers decided to nerf the overpowered character.
diminish weaken
3.
sportsTECH.USbump lightly in motor racingTECH.US
  • The car was nerfed during the race.
bump tap
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small soft foam ball for indoor or sports play
He threw the nerf ball across the living room.

Origin of nerf

French, nerf (nerve)

Examples of nerf in a sentence

  • The nerf made the game more balanced.
  • The kids played with their nerf in the backyard.
  • She gifted him a nerf for his birthday.
  • Gamers complained about the nerf to their favorite character.
  • The update included a nerf to weapon damage.
  • They decided to nerf the character's abilities in the game.

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  1. French:affaiblissement, limiter, ...
  2. German:Nerf, einschränken, ...
  3. Italian:nerf, limitare, ...
  4. Spanish:nerf, reducir, ...
  5. Portuguese:nerf, limitar, ...
  6. Chinese:削弱效果, 削弱, ...
  7. Japanese:ナーフ, 制限する, ...
  8. Arabic:إِضْعاف, قَلَّصَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַחְלָשָׁה, לְהַפְחִית, ...
  10. Russian:ослабление, ограничивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ослаблення, обмежувати, ...
  12. Hindi:नर्फ, कम करना, ...
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