: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle
also
: an error causing such a situation
a scheduling snafu
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 July 2024
Lauren Shapiro Access denied Manhattan: Another snafu with Access-A-Ride.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024
The presentation might not be as polished, or there could be technical snafus which throw off a performer’s pacing.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2024
Prince William helped his mother-in-law during a shoe snafu at Royal Ascot.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
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Noun
But Drew didn’t let that snafu stop him from going through with the proposal.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 July 2024
Lauren Shapiro Access denied Manhattan: Another snafu with Access-A-Ride.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024
The presentation might not be as polished, or there could be technical snafus which throw off a performer’s pacing.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2024
Prince William helped his mother-in-law during a shoe snafu at Royal Ascot.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snafu. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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