: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle
also
: an error causing such a situation
a scheduling snafu
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Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The casting snafu wasn’t the only reason that Thompson didn't immediately warm up to Fox.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Now that it has been fully restored, keep your wooden cutting board in tip-top shape by avoiding these common snafus.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Disappointment surrounding the snafu was reportedly voiced by Witherspoon’s then-publicist.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Coachella usually hits a few visa snafus every year (this year, the English electronic artist Tourist had to cancel.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The casting snafu wasn’t the only reason that Thompson didn't immediately warm up to Fox.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Now that it has been fully restored, keep your wooden cutting board in tip-top shape by avoiding these common snafus.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Disappointment surrounding the snafu was reportedly voiced by Witherspoon’s then-publicist.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snafu. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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