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404

What Does 404 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

404 means "Page Not Found Error" and "Clueless."

Page Not Found Error

The number 404 is used online to indicate that the requested URL was not found. A 404 error indicates that specific web page doesn't exist. This may be because the page is no longer maintained, or because the URL is incorrect.

Clueless

404 is now used as a slang term to imply that a person is clueless. In this context, 404 is often, but not always, used insultingly. For example:
  • He is 404 about everything!
  • I'm 404 when it comes to the more complicated aspects of gaming.
  • He's a brilliant car mechanic, but totally 404 when it comes to bike derailleurs.

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When I write 404, I mean this:

meaning of 404

"Page Not Found Error"

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:
404
Definition:Page Not Found Error
Type:Internet Slang Term
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for 404

"Clueless" is another common definition for 404 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
404
Definition:Clueless
Type:Internet Slang Term
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Using Numbers in Texts

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Example of 404 Used in a Text

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