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somewhat informal
a problem that makes a situation difficult or confusing
- A major scheduling snafu led to two meetings starting at the same time.
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The Words of the Week - 2/7/20
The Words of the Week - 2/7/20
Some of the words that defined the week of February 7, 2020
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snafu. Accessed 3 Aug. 2021.
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The first known use of snafu was circa 1941
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