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Perf vs Nerf - What's the difference?

perf | nerf |

As an abbreviation perf

is (philately) perforation or perforated when followed by a number, eg, perf 14 , this indicates the number of perforations per two centimetres.

As a verb nerf is

(auto racing) to bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully or nerf can be (slang) to water down, dumb down or especially weaken, particularly in video games.

perf

English

Abbreviation

(Abbreviation) (head)
  • (philately) perforation or perforated. When followed by a number, eg, perf 14 , this indicates the number of perforations per two centimetres.
  • (grammar)
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    nerf

    English

    (NERF)

    Etymology 1

    From automobile racing; to bump another car (ca. 1950s?).

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (auto racing) To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.
    • A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic.

    Derived terms

    * nerf bar * nerf net

    Etymology 2

    From the trademark NERF (an abbreviation of "non-expanding recreational foam"), a range of toys made of soft foam, ineffective as actual weapons (1969).

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (slang) to water down, dumb down or especially weaken, particularly in video games.
    • The lightning spell was pretty powerful before they nerfed it.

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