: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle
also
: an error causing such a situation
a scheduling snafu
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Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That comes amid supply chain snafus and growing competition.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The kicking unit had a snafu on its first attempt of the game, with holder Dylan Joyce botching the snap from long snapper Adam Booker in the first quarter.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The action set pieces are nerve-wracking, but that screenplay snafu is too significant.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Payment snafu affects staff pay, other necessities Michigan subsidizes the cost of child care for families who qualify for the program based on household income.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That comes amid supply chain snafus and growing competition.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The kicking unit had a snafu on its first attempt of the game, with holder Dylan Joyce botching the snap from long snapper Adam Booker in the first quarter.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The action set pieces are nerve-wracking, but that screenplay snafu is too significant.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snafu. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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