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R0wn3d definition

Rwn, rwned -

Pronunciation: \’rōn ‘rȯn, ‘rän\

Function: transitive verb

To defeat or make an embarrassment out of. A slang portmanteau of Ron (Paul) and Own and Pwn. Similar usage to Leetspeak own as in “Sean Hannity and Michael Steele just got r0wn3d by Ron Paul’s supporters”. Used to describe the act of metaphorically crushing an unreasonable opponent (likely a neoconservative or Patriot Trash), naysayer, after winning an argument or destroying the opposition by proving them dead wrong, via logic, or tangible results that contradict the opponents political position or argument.

Alternative spellings include R0wnd, Rwn3d, R0wn3d.

Synonyms: beat, defeat, overcome, overthrow, vanquish

Connotations: conquest, vindication

Etymology: Term originated on Nov 5th, 2007 on Ron Paul Day as portmanteau of Ron (Paul), own and pwn from English Leetspeak pwned or owned, from Middle English, to possess, own, owe, from Old English āgan; akin to Old High German eigun (1st & 3d plural present indicative) possess, Sanskrit īśe he possesses

Date: before 12th century

Further information on this meme:

http://rwned.com/

See also:

Patriot Trash

November 6th, 2007 Posted by eaglescout | 2008 Election, Blowback, Definition, Neologism, Politics, Ron Paul, Truth | 4 comments

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