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Leet words possibly indicating illegal activity:
? "warez" or "w4r3z": Illegally copied software available for download.
? "h4x": Read as "hacks," or what a computer hacker does.
? "sploitz" (short for exploits): Vulnerabilities in computer software used by hackers.
? "pwn": A typo-deliberate version of own, a slang term that means to dominate. This could also be spelled "0\/\/n3d" or "pwn3d," among other variations. Online video game bullies or "griefers" often use this term.
Other common leet words:
? "kewl": A common derivation of "cool."
? "m4d sk1llz" or "mad skills": Refers to one's own talent. "m4d" itself is often used for emphasis.
? "n00b," "noob," "newbie," or "newb": Combinations synonymous with new user. Some leetspeekers view "n00b" as an insult and "newbie" as an affectionate term for new users.
? "w00t" or the smiley character \o/: A common interjection, analogous to "woohoo!"
? "rox0rs" Used in place of "rocks," typically to describe something impressive.
? "d00d": Replaces the greeting or addressing someone as a "dude."
? "joo" and "u": Used instead of "you." This is also commonly written as "j00" or "_|00."
? "ph": often replaces "f," as in "phear" for "fear" (as in "ph34r my l33t skillz") and vice versa, such as spelling "phonetic" as "f0|\|371(."
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