Meaning of Snafu | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of SNAFU.
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2. A confused, muddled, or messed-up condition or state; a ridiculously chaotic situation; confusion or chaos regarded as the normal state.
3. A major glitch or breakdown; a mistake or blunder.

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Examples

“2007, Susan Glairon, Paperwork SNAFU, The Daily Times-Call, LongmontFYI Because of a paperwork snafu, he also hasn’t been able to get⟳ his Army discharge papers and is still listed as an active-duty soldier…”

“There's plenty of time for dating later on—look⟳ at Janet Reno. Okay, don’t look⟳ at Janet Reno. However, assuming that you are seeking romance (and that a cigar is just a cigar), your best bet⟳ is to warn⟳ would-be companions of potential scheduling snafus ahead of time.”

“Tesla’s first decade was plagued by unmet deadlines, technical snafus and cost⟳ overruns.”

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