SNAFU
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Noun — A confused, chaotic mess or a major mistake, especially one caused by miscommunication or poor planning.
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How to use SNAFU
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a total snafu
a logistical snafu
Informal; the noun is far more common than the verb.
Etymology
A World War II military acronym for "situation normal, all fouled up" (in its original, cruder form), used by soldiers to describe the everyday chaos of army life.
Full origin of SNAFU →Frequently asked questions
What does “SNAFU” mean?
The word “SNAFU” means a confused, chaotic mess or a major mistake, especially one caused by miscommunication or poor planning. In plain terms, a chaotic mix-up or blunder, often one that feels like business as usual.
How do you pronounce “SNAFU”?
“SNAFU” is pronounced sna-FOO (/snæˈfu/ in IPA).
How do you use “SNAFU” in a sentence?
Here is “SNAFU” used in a sentence: “The delivery snafu meant the cake arrived a day late for the wedding.”
What part of speech is “SNAFU”?
Depending on how it is used, “SNAFU” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “SNAFU” have?
“SNAFU” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a confused, chaotic mess or a major mistake, especially one caused by miscommunication or poor planning.
Related words
FUBAR
