as in blunder
somewhat informal
a problem that makes a situation difficult or confusing
A major scheduling snafu led to two meetings starting at the same time.
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Recent Examples of snafu
After a snafu with our reservation that almost cost us our seating (more on that below), our hilarious and talented chef, Kristoffer, saved the day with his joke-cracking and cooking.
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Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 26 Dec. 2024
Most likely though, these are logistical snafus that contribute to you feeling a bit stuck, disempowered, or unsure of what to do.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
Amazon made waves by declaring a full-time RTO initiative in September, only to delay it in December due to a snafu regarding a lack of office space.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
According to a police spokesman, the settlements stem from wrongful convictions dating back over two decades, with many of these cases involving not just snafus on law enforcement’s part, but also instances of prosecutorial misconduct.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 26 Dec. 2024
Most likely though, these are logistical snafus that contribute to you feeling a bit stuck, disempowered, or unsure of what to do.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
Amazon made waves by declaring a full-time RTO initiative in September, only to delay it in December due to a snafu regarding a lack of office space.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
According to a police spokesman, the settlements stem from wrongful convictions dating back over two decades, with many of these cases involving not just snafus on law enforcement’s part, but also instances of prosecutorial misconduct.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snafu
Noun
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors A compilation video featuring three of Wheel of Fortune's most brutal blunders from over the years has become a cringe-watch on social media, scoring more than 4 million views — and fans have been sharing their frustrations.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The British broadcaster has formally apologized at least 12 times for meaningful editorial blunders since October 7, with eight of those apologies being made for output that could be considered anti-Israel or pro-Palestine in nature.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, a few hours later, Party admitted that recording and teasing the song was a mistake.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Closing Rockledge hospital is a mistake The recent decision by Orlando Health to close its Rockledge Hospital will cost lives in Cocoa.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The pressure to manage heavy caseloads, navigate complex legal systems and meet client demands often leaves little room for error (or rest).—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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That's detected by the cerebellum, and its goal is to minimize that error signal.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snafu. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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