: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle
also
: an error causing such a situation
a scheduling snafu
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Don't let a little plumbing snafu make your dishwasher filthy.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Many international visitors experienced transport and accommodation snafus.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Jen O’Malley Dillon, David Plouffe, Quentin Fulks, and Stephanie Cutter unpacked the coconut campaign with Dan Pfeiffer and discussed Hot Ones passing on Kamala Harris, and the scheduling snafu that kept her off The Joe Rogan Experience.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Joanna Gaines is sharing a relatable holiday season snafu — and her creative solution!
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Don't let a little plumbing snafu make your dishwasher filthy.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Many international visitors experienced transport and accommodation snafus.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Jen O’Malley Dillon, David Plouffe, Quentin Fulks, and Stephanie Cutter unpacked the coconut campaign with Dan Pfeiffer and discussed Hot Ones passing on Kamala Harris, and the scheduling snafu that kept her off The Joe Rogan Experience.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snafu. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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