: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle
also
: an error causing such a situation
a scheduling snafu
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But for many parents, the snafu was less about the accreditation than a growing sense of distrust and lack of communication from leadership.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Avoiding supply chain snafus Weber’s thoughtful and customer-centric approach to innovation means nothing if product isn’t available online or at brick-and-mortar retailers.
—Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The New York Times: With the Signal snafu, Waltz is thrust into the spotlight.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The snafu was not the first time artificial intelligence has raised eyebrows in court.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But for many parents, the snafu was less about the accreditation than a growing sense of distrust and lack of communication from leadership.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Avoiding supply chain snafus Weber’s thoughtful and customer-centric approach to innovation means nothing if product isn’t available online or at brick-and-mortar retailers.
—Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The New York Times: With the Signal snafu, Waltz is thrust into the spotlight.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for snafu
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snafu. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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