Meaning of nerf in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

verb

• To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.

  Example: A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic.

noun

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

verb

• To cripple or weaken an element of a video game during its development (such as a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.).

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

• To arbitrarily limit or reduce the capability of.