pr0n

Definition

Leetspeak variation of "porn," using numbers and alternative characters to bypass content filters and avoid automated detection. Born in the early internet era when people needed to discuss adult content without triggering workplace or parental controls. It's simultaneously a workaround and a cultural artifact of early web culture.

Example Usage

The IT department blocked all pr0n sites, but somehow people still find ways around it.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pr0n&defid=516)

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