너프 (neopeu)
A reduction in game power.
Describe an update that makes a character, item, or ability weaker.
A: 이 기술 왜 약해졌어?
B: 업데이트에서 너프됐어.
A: Why is this skill weaker?
B: It got nerfed in the update.
A gaming loanword. Usually a deliberate balance change, not a player's mistake.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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