26984 words

snafu

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
a situation in which nothing has happened as planned:

Examples:

The company isn't wholly to blame for the snafu.
A single snafu (= serious mistake) by an airline can leave a lasting impression on travelers.
2
a situation in which nothing happens as planned and everything goes wrong:

Examples:

The snowstorm created a terrible snafu at the airport, with hundreds of passengers waiting for flights to be rescheduled.

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