Nerf

American  

[nurf] / nɜrf /

Trademark.

1. a brand name for various toys modeled especially on sports equipment but made of foam rubber or other soft substances.

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verb (used with object)

1. (lowercase) (in a video game) to reconfigure (an existing character or weapon), making it less powerful.

   The game development team nerfed several guns in the recent update.

Example Sentences

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Nerf

The maker of Play-Doh and Nerf on Tuesday said it now expects revenue to rise 5% to 7% in constant currency for the year, compared with a prior outlook of up 3% to 5%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

He was part of the Caltech Christian Fellowship and Nerf Club, according to his profile.

From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026

He had basketball hoops everywhere, including Nerf hoops in the doorways.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2025

She recalled a basement Nerf basketball game with Colin that got overheated.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2024

Dorothy had Palmer’s Magic Marker in one hand, the Nerf ball in the other.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli