What Does Pwn Mean?
Pwn is a slang term that means to defeat, often in an extreme way. It was originally used in the context of computer gaming, particularly massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), but is now often used in many different contexts.
Techopedia Explains Pwn
The term pwn has developed around judgments on technology, its uses and its advancements, in a competitive environment. For example, one would say that one tech company “pwned” another by rolling out a vastly superior product. Alternatively, “pwn” is used in the context of individual performance, for example, the triumphant orator “pwned” his or her opponent. A related term that has also gained prominence is “epic fail,” which means extreme failure.
