NERF (GAMING)
What Does NERF Mean in a Text?
NERF means "Weaken a Game Feature."A NERF is a change made to a game that is intended to weaken a particular item, tactic, ability or character. NERFs are usually applied by game developers for balancing purposes.
NERF is an antonym of BUFF (Beneficial Effect On A Target).
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When I write NERF, I mean this:
"Weaken a Game Feature"
Summary of Key Points
"Weaken a Game Feature" is the most common definition for NERF on gaming apps, such as Discord, TeamSpeak and Telegram, as well as on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.| NERF | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Weaken a Game Feature |
| Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
| Guessability: |  2: Quite easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of NERF Used in a Text
NERF
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See Also
1UP (extra life in a game) ARG (alternate reality gaming) BG (bad game, bodyguard) F2P (free to play (gaming)) GGA (good game all) METAGAME (gaming the game (gaming)) MINECRAFT (a popular open-world game) MUMBLE (gaming communications app)Quiz
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