0wn

English

Verb

0wn (third-person singular simple present 0wns, present participle 0wning, simple past and past participle 0wned)

  1. (transitive, computer security, leetspeak) Alternative form of own (“illicitly take control of a computer system”).
    • 2009, John Viega, The Myths of Security, page 9:
      It's Easier to Get “0wned” Than You Think.
    • 2011, James Steele, ‎Anthony Reyes, ‎Richard Brittson, Cyber Crime Investigations (page 8)
      Are You 0wned?
      Bridging the Gaps
      Real Life Solutions: One of my very first cases was a woman who was being impersonated online by her ex-boyfriend.
  2. (transitive, Internet slang, leetspeak) Alternative form of own (“defeat or dominate”).
    Our clan will 0wn j00!
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