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English
Pronunciation
IPA|/o�n/, /po�n/, /p���o�n/, /pun/, /p��n/, /pwin/, /p�n/, /pi�o�n/, /pw���n̩/
p�n, poon, own and pawn
Etymology
Born out of a typo in computer games [citation needed]. If an enemy was defeated, a message would display, "the opponent got pwned." The correct spelling would have been "owned."
Verb
en-verb
- context|internet|slang|originally leet To own in the sense of defeat.
- context|internet|slang|originally leet To beat someone or something on a game by a wide margin.
Noun
en-noun|-
- context|internet|slang|originally leet Triumph, defeat, victory. Often exclaimed after an opponent in a video game is defeated.
Quotations
timeline|
2000s=2001<br>2003<br>2004<br>2005
2001, Edward Glamkowski, in <tt>alt.games.diablo2</tt> 1
2003, James Grahame, in <tt>alt.games.everquest</tt> 2
2004, Bronney Hui, in <tt>alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia</tt> 3
2005, w:Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time|Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
es:pwn
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