snafu meaning

UK US /ˈsnæfu/ 2 syllables

snafu (adjective): snarled or stalled in complete confusion.

snafu has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective, noun and verb.

snafu as an adjective

  1. snarled or stalled in complete confusion
    • situation normal--all fucked-up

    Synonyms: fucked-up

    Similar: disorganized

snafu as a noun

  1. an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up

    Type of: blunder

snafu as a verb

  1. cause to be in a state of complete confusion

    Type of: snarl

How to pronounce snafu

snafu is pronounced /ˈsnæfu/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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