nerf
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7.4
- noun
- /nɜrf/
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Nerf
- The children had a blast playing with their new Nerf guns in the backyard.
- Nerf gun
- Nerf ball
- Nerf dart
Yeah, I so I have a Nerf gun that shoots they're like balls.
- Yeah, I so I have a Nerf gun that shoots they're like balls.
- You all know the little miniature on football, good little nerf football, he said.
- She goes no, no, no, a Nerf gun because it's a child's toy.
- This is probably the most epic nerf gun I've ever seen.
- We'd be like more, more Nerf blaster balls.
- This is the Nerf Elite, but the Fortnite version.
- I used to be obsessed with nerf guns and I got this giant nerf gun sniper for Christmas.
- Oh, we did have the ones that shot the little suction cups and now the nerf blasters.
Examples
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I found these cool Nerf guns!
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He and two other guys are tossing a Nerf ball into a basket.
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So now we're going to find the perfect Nerf guns to war with.
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You like your Nerf ball?
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So Bob just showed up, put a pile of Nerf guns on the floor.
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Child receives a Nerf gun as a gift.
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I've got some Nerf guns in the back of my car.
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This is probably the most epic nerf gun I've ever seen.
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This is the Nerf Elite, but the Fortnite version.
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Once you get used to going around barefoot shooting coworkers with Nerf guns, it's tough to go back to a traditional environment.
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Synonyms
57
7.6
A toy or fictional gun that shoots energy bolts
9
1.0
A toy that sprays water for children to play with
7
2.1
A toy that shoots a small stream of water
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3.6
A toy gun that makes a popping sound when you pull the trigger
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nerf for the toy comes from the brand NERF, known for safe, soft foam darts and blasters. A nerf is therefore a 'soft foam toy' or projectile that is safe to play with.