nerfherder

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Meaning · English

A term of abuse.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

How can you think that loser has anything od^([sic]) value to say? He's a misinformed, slimey looking nerfherder, which doesn't belong anywhere on that side of a camera.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “nerfherder” mean?

A term of abuse.

Is “nerfherder” formal or informal?

nerfherder is generally derogatory, slang.