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"The slang term pwn , used primarily in the Internet gaming culture, means to soundly defeat an opponent. It is sometimes used for taunting of an in-game enemy, and rubbing in victories. The etymology of the term pwn is believed to be rooted in a typographical error arising from the proximity of the 'p' key to the 'o' key on a standard English keyboard.

Before the term's adoption into the 1337 lexicon, "pwn" was generally perceived as an honest error and pronounced "own." Eventually, as the word took on a life of its own and began to convey a meaning stronger and more specialized than that of "own", its pronunciation began to vary as detailed below.

The term has become ubiquitous in Internet circles and is often used outside of gaming contexts. Its progressive form is "pwning." Its noun form is "pwnage," or "pwn4ge." Its most common use is with the past participle, "pwned" (sometimes spelled "pwnt", "pwn'd", "pwnd", "p4wnt", or "pwn3d"). An example: "You just got pwned."

Given the recent development of the word, and its primary use in written form only, there is no single accepted pronunciation of pwn, as there are no vowels, this often leads to arguments about the "correct" pronunciation. Pronunciation is usually determined by personal preference and the context of the game being played. Common variations include the following: [oun] ("own", in reference to the original misspelling — the most common pronunciation), [poun] (as in "corn pone" — also a common pronunciation), [pun] (as in "harpoon")"

Right. This is a spoof I made for [link] practically an inside joke between me and playing with the words "pwn" and "pod". Random commercial photo, little manipulation on my part.

The iPwn.

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