pwn

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This assignment is going to pwn, and my teacher won't believe this, he was amazed enough as it was the other day when I handed in my draft "wow, you did some work for once."

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  • I've seen all of them suggested and more.from the Bambooweb entryThere is no uniform way to pronounce "pwn" as it is most often encountered in text.
  • It would sound pitiful, as if you tried to make excuse for your pwn failure. —  Hobb, Robin - The Soldier Son 01 - Shaman's Crossing (v2.0)
  • Video games are attracting more casual gamers than ever, so don't let the opportunity pass you by to 'pwn' some 'noobs' with your friends Kelly Breckunitch —  Kansan.com stories
  • The idea is simple: you just stick "pwn" in front of the "youtube" in a youtube URL and you get download options. —  almost effortless
  • Even the name of the place pays tribute to the act of beating someone down badly: "Pwnage" is the noun form of the slang term "pwn," which is derived from the word "own," implying the humiliation of a rival. —  PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories
 

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