FUBAR

See also: fubar

English

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Etymology

Originated as slang in the U.S. Army in World War II, presumably from earlier foo, possibly influenced by German furchtbar (“terrible”).[1] It is unclear if FUBAR or foobar was the original form.[1]

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈfuːbɑːɹ/
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Adjective

FUBAR

  1. (slang) Acronym of fucked/fouled up beyond all recognition/repair/reason/recovery.

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 “foo”, The Jargon File
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