What is the meaning of snafu?

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noun

  • An acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up.

verb

  • Cause to be in a state of complete confusion.

adjective

  • Snarled or stalled in complete confusion.
    • usage: "situation normal-all fucked-up"
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