rox0r

Definition

An early-2000s leetspeak verb meaning to defeat, dominate, or humiliate someone in competition (usually gaming). It's what gamers said before they learned proper spelling.

Example Usage

That bot totally rox0red me in the tournament—I got stomped.

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