Meanings
nounnotwork (plural notworks)
plural notworks
- colloquialhumorouscomputingA 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 41 more example
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)
Origin
A pun on network and not working.
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