by nadir September 13, 2003

The Linux command for "Change the owner and/or group of each FILE to OWNER and/or GROUP." Caution- this has other synonyms!
by psnack July 05, 2009

by Lisa Krause September 14, 2006

by resor November 04, 2011

what the fuck are you guys talking about, chowned is a clever combination of chown (the unix command) and owned (the lol-maker). they both share 3 letters chOWNed so that makes it clever. someone please remove the other definitions from the dictionary because they are ludicous and offensive. also, dongs.
by aichains September 13, 2008

To change ownership. Usable in any situation where someone or something loses possession to someone or something else. When the act occurs, someone exclaims "chowned!" loudly accompanied by snapping fingers, then pointing in a taunting fashion, often at the person or thing being chowned.
He chowned the apartment building jacuzzi last night when that chick made him jizz in it unexpectedly. Its his now.
by jupdog October 07, 2009

Not just a giant turd, THE giant turd. The coolest person and/or thing an the face of the earth. Unbelievably sexy and irresistible.
Also see chrischown
Also see chrischown
by chown June 24, 2008
