: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle
also
: an error causing such a situation
a scheduling snafu
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Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
United are now clever enough to use the second half of matches to avoid any snafus a slow first half put them in.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Well, The New York Times is reporting what actually happened behind the scenes that led to this snafu.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Amid communication snafus, some residents were incorrectly told their lights were back on.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The employee testified that Ye forgave him for the snafu.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
United are now clever enough to use the second half of matches to avoid any snafus a slow first half put them in.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Well, The New York Times is reporting what actually happened behind the scenes that led to this snafu.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Amid communication snafus, some residents were incorrectly told their lights were back on.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snafu. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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