pwner

English

Etymology

From pwn +‎ -er.

Noun

pwner (plural pwners)

  1. (Internet slang, originally leetspeak, rare) One who pwns; an owner.
    • 2002 October 27, Oli Allen, “HI”, in alt.media.magazine.dotnet[1] (Usenet), archived from the original on 22 August 2025:
      > [g00sey:] I am teh m00se
      I am teh pwner
    • 2007 June 20, JeanneDArc~, quoting Lamey, “alt.hackers.malicious FAQ”, in alt.hackers.malicious[2] (Usenet), archived from the original on 22 August 2025:
      > >[JeanneDArc~:] My guess is that ThePsyco is the owner.
      > >that might be you ;)
      > I am teh pwner of alt.haXors.maliciousness
    • 2015 October 13, Friendly Neighborhood Vote Wrangler Emeritus, “Re: Biker Night!”, in alt.food.fast-food[3] (Usenet), archived from the original on 22 August 2025:
      > Oh, I have plenty of pwners in AUK. Buit[sic] my Usenet Lord, Pwner
      > and Master holds sole title to my brainpan.

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