"notwork" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: notworks [plural]
Etymology: A pun on network and not working. Head templates: {{en-noun}} notwork (plural notworks)
  1. (computing, colloquial, humorous) A computer network that is not functioning correctly. Tags: colloquial, humorous Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: notspot, social notworking

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1997, Network World, volume 14, number 17, page 4:",
          "text": "Getting your network past the \"notwork\" stage can be a tough nut to crack.",
          "type": "quote"
        },
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          "ref": "2008, TimC, “Re: the net is falling and I want my mommy again”, in alt.sysadmin.recovery (Usenet):",
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