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What Does 404 Mean?
404 means "Page Not Found Error" and "Clueless." Here is more information about each of these definitions with examples.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 This may be because the page is no longer maintained, or because the URL is incorrect.Clueless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 online 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:

"Page Not Found Error"
Summary of Key Points
"Page Not Found Error" is the most common definition for 404 online. Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.404 | |
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Definition: | Page Not Found Error |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition for 404
"Clueless" is another common definition for 404 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.404 | |
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Definition: | Clueless |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | ![]() 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
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This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":Example of 404 Used in a Text
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