PWN
What Does Pwn Mean in a Text?
Pwn means "To own."The term "pwn" is believed to have originated from an error in typing the word "own," as the letters "p" and "o" are adjacent on the keyboard.
Pwn is now commonly used on war-game sites. However, it was originally used by computer hackers who referred to "owning" (i.e., taking control of) a system. Pwn does not mean to own in the possessive sense, but instead to dominate or control a game, object or situation.
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When I write Pwn, I mean this:
Pwn means to own (which is a neologism for to dominate or to have control over).
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Definition for Pwn
Pwn means "to own". This is the most common definition for Pwn on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter).Pwn | |
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Definition: | To Own (i.e., To Dominate or To Control) |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of Pwn in Sentences
Here are examples of Pwn being used in conversations:- Tony: How's the game going?
- Jordan: Ha, I pwn it.
- Tony: I'm thinking of joining the same karate club as you.
- Jordan: Yeah, I'll totally pwn you.
An Academic Look at Pwn
Pwn is a verb that derives from "to own." There is no commonly accepted pronunciation, although "pawn" and "pone" are the most popular versions.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "dominate" instead of Pwn.Example of Pwn Used in a Text
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AYBABTU (all your base are belong to us) AYBRB2U (all your base are belong to us) PWN3D (totally dominated or owned) PWND (totally dominated or owned) PWNED (totally dominated or owned) PWNT (totally dominated or owned) SMASH (defeat, eat enthusiastically, have sex)Quiz
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