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Definition of to 404

404

adjective

  • missing or misplaced.
    My car keys are 404.
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    Last edited on Jul 29 2012. Submitted by Eric B. from Fort Worth, TX, USA on Aug 10 1998.

noun

verb

  • to not know or temporarily forget; "draw a blank".
    Sorry, I'm 404ing.
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    Last edited on Jul 29 2012. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 04 2009.

origin

  • 404 is the web code for "web page not found."

    Last edited on Jul 17 2007. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 17 2007.

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