: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle
also
: an error causing such a situation
a scheduling snafu
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Janine Henni, People.com, 31 July 2025
Fans of a popular energy drink may unknowingly be cracking open a can of alcohol, thanks to a supply-chain snafu.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 July 2025
Some of the greatest movies ever made are nowhere to be found due to everything from music rights snafus to corporate negligence.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 July 2025
The moon’s clash with Mercury guarantees scheduling snafus.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 July 2025
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Noun
While the public has been welcome to visit Highgrove Gardens for 30 years, speculation of a staffing snafu among the Highgrove gardening team has recently made waves.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 31 July 2025
Fans of a popular energy drink may unknowingly be cracking open a can of alcohol, thanks to a supply-chain snafu.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 July 2025
Some of the greatest movies ever made are nowhere to be found due to everything from music rights snafus to corporate negligence.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 July 2025
The moon’s clash with Mercury guarantees scheduling snafus.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 July 2025
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snafu. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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