pwnz0r en · NOUN
Etymology
An extension of pwn (“to defeat”) by the addition of the plural suffix -z, a common element in leet and internet slang (cf. for example lolz), and the general-purpose leet suffix -0r.
Meanings
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(Internet, Leet, rare) One who defeats others.
MYSTIC QUEST IS THE PWNZ0R.
2003 February 24, Jiro, “I'm new to FF - just started playing origins!”, in alt.games.final-fantasy (Usenet), archived from the original on 22 Aug 2025:The cracks the Tetrarchy induced in the facade of the stauker cabal are now widening into vast chasms. That they know we are purposely creating their dischord^([sic]) does nothing to help them avoid it; they are helpless before the might of their joint pwnz0rs, the Tetrarchy!
2013 April 1, kensi, “Re: The 2,000,000 line Murphy FAQ”, in alt.checkmate (Usenet), archived from the original on 22 Aug 2025:I wish our leaders would get off their fat, beaurocratic butts and actually *lead* in the area of communications again. I say *again*, because we were "t3h pwnz0r" the US and UK until the mid-60's, in the electronics field.
2004 July 14, Gregg, “6m qrp all mode”, in rec.radio.amateur.homebrew (Usenet), archived from the original on 22 Aug 2025:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pwnz0rs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |