Fubar
//ˈfuːbɑːɹ// adj, noun, slang
adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative form of foobar. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
- 1 Acronym of fucked/fouled up beyond all recognition/repair/reason/recovery. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, slang
- 2 Alternative form of FUBAR. alt-of, alternative
Etymology
Originated as slang in the U.S. Army in World War II, presumably from earlier foo, possibly influenced by German furchtbar (“terrible”). It is unclear if FUBAR or foobar was the original form.
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