FUBAR
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | F***ed up beyond all recognition |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
FUBAR stands for F***ed up beyond all recognition, a military term abbreviation.
Military slang for a situation, plan or piece of equipment that is hopelessly broken or confused. It emerged among American troops during World War II and passed into general English.
Example: The radio got soaked in the river crossing and is completely FUBAR.
Usage notes
Often given the polite gloss "fouled up beyond all recognition." It belongs to a family of wartime acronyms such as SNAFU and TARFU ("things are really f***ed up"). The film Saving Private Ryan helped revive it for modern audiences. Pronounced "FOO-bar."
Related abbreviations
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