It's a playful and exaggerated way of saying "own" or "beat" and often implies a significant skill disparity.
Origin:
The word "pwn" originated from the typo "own" due to the placement of the letter "o" next to the letter "p" on a standard QWERTY keyboard.
Usage:
* "I totally pwned him in that game of Street Fighter."
* "She pwned the competition with her amazing presentation."
* "He got pwned in the debate by the opposing team."
Note:
* While "pwn" is commonly used in online gaming communities, it's becoming more widely used in general slang.
* It can sometimes be considered juvenile or overly informal, so be mindful of your audience when using it.