as in blunder
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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Recent Examples of snafu
The snafu could have affected not just who serves on the commission but also a local ballot issue on whether to allow medical marijuana sales at licensed dispensaries in the city.
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Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Some of the greatest movies ever made are nowhere to be found due to everything from music rights snafus to corporate negligence.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 June 2025
The snafu didn’t prevent Newsom from delivering a Hollywood performance complete with long, dramatic pauses and crocodile tears.
—Grace Curley, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
That such success sprung from a holiday snafu suggests that Brown had a grand plan on par with the Bond villains whom have since influenced the label’s highly successful 007 Collection.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
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Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Some of the greatest movies ever made are nowhere to be found due to everything from music rights snafus to corporate negligence.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 June 2025
The snafu didn’t prevent Newsom from delivering a Hollywood performance complete with long, dramatic pauses and crocodile tears.
—Grace Curley, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
That such success sprung from a holiday snafu suggests that Brown had a grand plan on par with the Bond villains whom have since influenced the label’s highly successful 007 Collection.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snafu
Noun
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What happened to Josh Friedman isn’t just an HR blunder.—
Chloe Rogers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Letting Tommy Kahnle, a reliable arm, walk has turned out to be a massive blunder.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Noun
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But when mistakes are punished or hidden, innovation stops in its tracks.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Skull emoji: This emoji is often used to mock someone's mistake or appearance.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
Noun
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This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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Unforced error after unforced error plagued the team.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snafu. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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