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notwork

notwork noun: a computer network that is not functioning correctly.

Noun

notwork (plural notworks)

  1. (colloquial, humorous) A computer network that is not functioning correctly.
    • Getting your network past the "notwork" stage can be a tough nut to crack.1997, Network World, volume 14, number 17, page 4
    • The last time I bought a Dull (surprisingly, I'm still happy with it - I properly did my research on everything except the wireless notwork), it was $300 cheaper the next day […]2008, TimC, “Re: the net is falling and I want my mommy again”, in alt.sysadmin.recovery (Usenet)

Forms of notwork

pluralnotworks

Origin of notwork

A pun on network and not working.

Questions about notwork

What does notwork mean?
Notwork means a computer network that is not functioning correctly.
What part of speech is notwork?
Notwork is a noun.
What is the plural of notwork?
The plural of notwork is notworks.

Words near notwork in the dictionary

  1. Notus
  2. notwheat
  3. notwithstanding
  4. notwithstanding clause
  5. notwithstanding clauses
  6. notwork
  7. notworks
  8. Notzri
  9. nou
  10. Nou Camp
  11. Nouadhibou

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