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

He joined the Caltech Christian Fellowship, taking on a leadership role in which he organized Bible discussions, as well as the fencing team and the Nerf Club.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

While children’s toys will remain an important part of its business, the maker of Play-Doh and Nerf plans to direct the majority of its investment toward older fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

A mother says her 13-year-old son is "still in shock" and "struggling to sleep" after armed police confronted him and a friend while they played with a Nerf gun in a park.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025

Occasionally, one of our Nerf darts would hit Via, who was trying to read her book on the sofa.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio