four oh four

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Meaning · English

a naive or clueless person.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Yup, clueless in Seattle, a 404 if I ever saw one.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “four oh four” mean?

a naive or clueless person.

Is “four oh four” formal or informal?

four oh four is generally slang.