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fubar

/fʌbər/ interjection, verb, noun · British & US
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What does fubar mean?

interjection, verb, noun

FUBAR is an acronym for 'fouled up beyond all recognition.' It is used to describe a situation that has gone seriously wrong or is completely messed up.

Example

"The project was a fubar from the start, and it's no surprise it failed."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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