Definition of pwn
pwn 
transitive verb
- to own someone with a pistol. Usually in a video game.
More words meaning: computer slang
More words meaning: to shoot
More words meaning: to win, defeat
notes
- Alternate spelling of own.
Likely originated from a misspelling of "own" due to the proximity of the "O" and "P" keys on the QWERTY keyboard. A term mostly used by computer gamers.Get ready to be pwned!
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More words meaning: computer slang
More words meaning: to win, defeatby Carlo G., Amarillo, TX, USA, Oct 15 2003 (Edit definition)
- Folk etymology: from "power" + "own".
More words meaning: computer slang
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- pwn: pwned
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