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mentally lost, confused, or clueless, like a web page that can not be found
What does "404" mean in slang?
The term "404" refers to being mentally lost, confused, or clueless, based on the internet error code "404 Not Found," which indicates a missing webpage. The structure is a direct reference to HTTP status codes, used metaphorically to describe a person whose thoughts or understanding are "not found" or failing to load. It is informal internet slang commonly used online to describe confusion, blank thinking, or mental shutdown.
(Nigerian) dog meat, often used in certain local cuisines
What does "404" mean in Nigerian slang?
In Nigerian slang, "404" refers to dog meat, often used in certain local cuisines or street food contexts where it is served as a delicacy in some regions. It is used in informal speech and coded language, especially when people want to refer to it indirectly rather than naming it outright. The term became popular in Nigerian urban slang as a numerical code, drawing from the idea of "404" as something unusual, hidden, or not commonly acknowledged in mainstream conversation. It is not a standard culinary term, but a colloquial nickname used in specific social contexts.
