Definition of snafu
: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle; also : an error causing such a situation a scheduling snafu
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Origin and Etymology of snafu
situation normal all fucked up (fouled up)
First Known Use: circa 1941
1942
First Known Use of snafu
1942
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snafu
verb
sna·fu
Definition of snafu
transitive verb
: to bring into a state of confusion
1943
First Known Use of snafu
1943
SNAFU Defined for English Language Learners
noun
sna·fu
\sna-ˈfü, ˈsna-ˌfü\
Definition of snafu for English Language Learners
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: a problem that makes a situation difficult or confusing
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