Pwned

2000

Also known as: Punked

Pwned is a 2000s internet meme originating from online gaming culture, a misspelling of 'owned' that became the go-to taunt for complete defeat or humiliation.

Pwned is a 2000 meme.

internet slang origin memes gaming early internet memes catchphrase memes

References (10)

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"own"
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Alexander Alekhine
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Know Your Meme
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was believed to be drunk.
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Raymond Dennis Keene,
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posted a comment
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phishing
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phreaking
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one definition
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M.I.T