Noun, Verb
2. Definitionsa. (noun) a chaotic or confused situation, often caused by mistakes or incompetence
b. (verb) to cause a situation to become chaotic or confused, often through mistakes or incompetence
3. PronunciationsUS: /snæˈfu/
UK: /snæˈfuː/
4. Origin and Usage"Snafu" originated as a military acronym during World War II, standing for "Situation Normal: All Fucked Up." It was later adapted into civilian language to describe any chaotic or confused situation. The term is now commonly used in informal contexts to describe any situation that is disorganized or dysfunctional.
5. SynonymsChaos, confusion, disorder, mayhem, bedlam
6. Related WordsChaos, smurf, wafers, waffs, wifes
7. Example Sentencesa. The companys new product launch was a complete snafu, with orders being delayed and customers receiving the wrong items.
b. The managers poor planning snafud the entire project, causing delays and budget overruns.