Snafu Meaning in English
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Definition
A situation that goes wrong, becomes confused, or is full of mistakes or problems, especially because of poor organization.
Usage & Nuances
"Snafu" is informal and sometimes humorous. Originates from military slang (WWII). Used for frustrating situations, often bureaucratic or unexpected. Interchangeable with words like "mess" or "mix-up." Often used as a noun ("a big snafu") or less often as a verb ("the plans snafued").
Example Sentences
There was a snafu with my flight reservation.
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The project turned into a big snafu.
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We tried to fix the snafu, but it only got worse.
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It was a classic airport snafu—wrong gate, missing luggage, pure chaos.
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Thanks to a paperwork snafu, our payment was delayed for weeks.
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Every time we think things are under control, another snafu pops up.
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