Nerf Lingo

A reference point for those who get confused when I use "nerf slang".

Air restrictor (AR): The part of a nerf gun used to limit airflow through the barrel when the gun is unloaded. Also tends to limit airflow when the gun is loaded, reducing range.

Barrel drag: The effect that happens when a dart loses kinetic energy, and thereby speed and momentum, by sliding along or bouncing off the sides of the barrel. Usually causes a slight loss in range, varying based on length of barrel.

Dart: a foam projectile, tubular in shape, typically launched out of an air blaster.

Drac: A shortened name for my favorite nerf modder, LordDraconical.

Dry-fire: To fire a nerf gun without any ammo. Usually harmful to the gun, especially if the AR is removed.

Gimmick: A selling point that is advertised as "unique" or "new", but doesn't perform well.

HvZ: Short for "humans versus zombies", a type of organized nerf war.

Integration: A mod that involves multiple nerf blasters combined into a single blaster.

Loadout: A person's individualized set of gear to use in a nerf war. A typical loadout includes a primary, one or two backup blasters, and lots of spare ammo.

Mod: A modification, typically of a nerf blaster.

Modder: Someone who modifies nerf blasters and other foam-launching products.

Nerf gun: Generally, any toy designed to launch foam projectiles.

Nerfer: One who plays with or collects nerf products as a hobby.

NIC: Nerf Internet Community. Basically, you and me.

Primary: A nerfer's main blaster for nerf wars. A primary tends to be a larger blaster, like a Demolisher 2 in 1 or a Longshot CS-12.

Tacticool: Lacking functionality in favor of looking cool.



This is a work in progress. Please help me out by commenting about any nerf terms I use that you don't understand, and I will gladly add them to the list!

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