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Pr0n
/pɔːrn/ · noun · vulgar
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Pr0n In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
A 1990s leet/filter-evasion respelling of 'porn', swapping 'o' for '0' and reordering letters to beat keyword blocks on BBS and forum software. The non-sexual '-pr0n' suffix sense developed later in image-board and forum culture.
People Also Ask
What does pr0n mean?
It's a respelling of 'porn' designed to evade word filters; it can also jokingly mean 'eye candy' content like 'food pr0n'.
Why is porn spelled pr0n?
Users scrambled the letters and used a zero to slip past automated content filters on early sites.
Is pr0n always sexual?
No — the suffix sense (food pr0n, gear pr0n) refers to indulgent, visually impressive but non-sexual content.
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