NERF

Nerf

Nerf is a toy brand created by Parker Brothers and currently owned by Hasbro. Most of the toys are a variety of foam-based weaponry, but there are also several different types of Nerf toys, such as balls for sports like football, basketball, and others. The most notable of the toys are the dart guns that shoot ammunition made from Nerf foam. Since many such items were released throughout the 1970s, Nerf products often feature bright neon colors and soft textures similar to the flagship Nerf ball. The slogan frequently used from the 1990s advertising until now is "It's Nerf or nothin'!".

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nerf

Verb

  1. To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.
    A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. to water down, dumb down or especially weaken, particularly in video games.
    The lightning spell was pretty powerful before they nerfed it.


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