Definition of SNAFU

Examples of snafu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun All three instances of entertaining papal drama—the real-life snafu, the Oscar-baiting movie, and, most notably, the prestige TV show—represent unmaskings, though there’s something deeper going on than the simple reminder that the pope is a person. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "The New Pope’s Old Magic," 8 Jan. 2020 The snafu, which was first reported by Christine Stuart of CTNewsJunkie, occurred in Old Lyme, his temporary residence this summer. — Daniela Altimari, courant.com, "Sen. Murphy’s vote didn’t count in this month’s local election because he was labeled an inactive voter," 26 Nov. 2019 But the company boasts reviews that are overwhelmingly positive, barring one recent music-licensing snafu, after which some users claimed the app’s music quality declined. — Madeleine Laplante-dube, Outside Online, "Peloton Filed for an IPO," 6 June 2019 Some of the Kansas City players’ equipment arrived late to Gillette Stadium because of a cargo unloading snafu. — BostonGlobe.com, "Patriots aren’t the favorites in the AFC anymore - The Boston Globe," 9 Dec. 2019 Although not yet open to the public because of nagging permit snafus, Maplecroft is available for rentals, private tours and special events. — Andrea Simakis, cleveland, "Did she or didn’t she? On the bloody trail of Lizzie Borden in Fall River, Mass.," 20 Oct. 2019 This isn't the first time that the company, which has been valued at $1 billion, has suffered fulfillment snafus. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Rent the Runway Temporarily Stops Taking New Subscribers," 30 Sep. 2019 Although not as wild as the Golden Globes in January, when a luggage snafu ended with the team arriving in California without any of their supplies — InStyle actually wrote an article about it. — Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, "Nailed it: Minnesota team styling the nails of stars at Emmy Awards," 21 Sep. 2019 Chargers players and fans who remember the 1980 AFC Championship Game may welcome the news that King’s trip to San Diego was gummed up Saturday by an airline snafu. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: With Chargers gone, will Raiders fans expand presence in San Diego?," 31 Aug. 2019

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