: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle
also
: an error causing such a situation
a scheduling snafu
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
However, the change didn’t come until almost a month later, suggesting this was either expert trolling by the company or, more likely, some kind of tech snafu with changing things back to normal.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
This, of course, comes in handy for sourcing local intel and recommendations, but also for logistical snafus regarding luggage storage, early check-in, or tricky key hand-offs (all three of which Mariana responded to with gracious flexibility).
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
The snafu gave companies a monthslong opportunity to press for further changes via a mix of lobbying and legal strategies.
—Kate O'Keeffe, Fortune, 8 June 2026
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But one snafu irritated a sizable portion of the more than 3,000 students gathered at Arie Crown Theater to hear the astronauts discuss their mission.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
However, the change didn’t come until almost a month later, suggesting this was either expert trolling by the company or, more likely, some kind of tech snafu with changing things back to normal.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
This, of course, comes in handy for sourcing local intel and recommendations, but also for logistical snafus regarding luggage storage, early check-in, or tricky key hand-offs (all three of which Mariana responded to with gracious flexibility).
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
The snafu gave companies a monthslong opportunity to press for further changes via a mix of lobbying and legal strategies.
—Kate O'Keeffe, Fortune, 8 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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