The word pwned comes from online gaming slang, where it became a playful way to say someone was thoroughly beaten, and buddy adds a teasing, familiar edge that softens the insult. Short taunts like this spread through gameplay clips, reaction videos and soundboards, where a one-second line can carry a whole joke without interrupting the action. It remains popular because it is instantly understood by gamers, easy to drop into edits, and flexible enough for wins, fails and friendly rivalry alike.