404

American  

[fawr-oh-fawr] / ˈfɔr oʊˈfɔr /

noun

1. Also called 404 error.  Computers. an error message sent by a web server to a browser when the user has typed an incorrect URL, tried to access a web page that is no longer available, or clicked on a broken link on a web page.

   They must have taken down their website;

   I keep getting that annoying “404 - File Not Found” message.

2. Slang. a person who is stupid or uninformed.

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404 British  

/ ˌfɔːəʊˈfɔː /

noun

1. slang a stupid or ineffectual person

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Etymology

Origin of 404

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

Mari did, but a 404 error popped up.

From Literature

The BBC has asked 280 Labour MPs of the 404 currently sitting in Parliament what their views were on Burnham attempting to become an MP again.

From BBC

The app’s existence was earlier reported by 404 media, a digital publication focused on technology and privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal

He spent 11 years at Old Trafford - his 237 goals in 404 appearances placed him third in United's player history list behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton.

From BBC

Spot gold rose 1.5% to $4,404.77 a troy ounce after touching a record high of $4,409.50 an ounce earlier Monday, according to ICE data.

From The Wall Street Journal