: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle
also
: an error causing such a situation
a scheduling snafu
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
But it was widely believed inside the news division that Weiss’ move was a major snafu that reflected her lack of experience as a TV news executive and awareness of the fishbowl nature of an industry where every action is scrutinized.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
With individuals driving their own cars in a tunnel, the potential for accidents and other snafus would likely increase and raise the risk of a severe backlog in a single-lane tunnel.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
While mistakes are rare across the royal family's social media channels, snafus still happen.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
That’s the best way to avoid any snafus.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
But it was widely believed inside the news division that Weiss’ move was a major snafu that reflected her lack of experience as a TV news executive and awareness of the fishbowl nature of an industry where every action is scrutinized.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
With individuals driving their own cars in a tunnel, the potential for accidents and other snafus would likely increase and raise the risk of a severe backlog in a single-lane tunnel.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
While mistakes are rare across the royal family's social media channels, snafus still happen.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for snafu
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snafu. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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