Definition of snafu
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle
also
: an error causing such a situation
a scheduling snafu
snafu
adjectiveDefinition of snafu (Entry 2 of 3)
: snarled or stalled in confusion : awry
snafu
verb
snafued; snafuing; snafus
Definition of snafu (Entry 3 of 3)
: to bring into a state of confusion
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The first known use of snafu was circa 1941
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