nerf — to reduce the power or effectiveness of something, especially in video games
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to reduce the power or effectiveness of something, especially in video games
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɜːrf/
Korean meaning: 약화시키다, 힘을 줄이다 (주로 게임에서)
Korean pronunciation: **너**프
Example Sentences
- After getting nerfed three times, my favorite hero is now weaker than a nerf bat.
- The company decided to nerf the OP strategy that was dominating the meta.
- Kids were having a nerf war in the backyard with colorful foam darts flying everywhere.
nerf
VERB//nɜːrf//
to reduce the power or effectiveness of something, especially in video games
To reduce the power or effectiveness of a character or item in a game.
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"They nerfed the surf, now I'm on the turf — my character's lost all its worth."
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Origin
1970년대 미국의 장난감 회사 Parker Brothers에서 만든 폼 장난감 'Nerf'에서 유래. 게임에서 '너프하다'는 것은 강력한 캐릭터나 아이템을 폼 장난감처럼 약하게 만든다는 의미에서 시작되었습니다.
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“After getting nerfed three times, my favorite hero is now weaker than a nerf bat.”
“The company decided to nerf the OP strategy that was dominating the meta.”
“Kids were having a nerf war in the backyard with colorful foam darts flying everywhere.”
“The latest patch notes mentioned a significant nerf to the healing abilities.”
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