adjective
SlangUtterly botched or confused.
Origin of fubar
f(ucked) u(p) b(eyond) a(ll) r(ecognition)fubar
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Acronym
- Alternative form of FUBAR.
Acronym
- (US, slang) Fucked up (or, bowdlerized, fouled up) beyond all recognition (or beyond all repair).
- (US, slang) Fucked up but all right (flawed but working nonetheless).
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fubar - Computer Definition
Referring to something so mangled as to be unrecognizable.The term is generally attributed to U.S. military slang circa WWII. In contemporary usage, the spelled-out phrase is a bit more colorful and much less polite. (Note: This is a polite book, so you'll just have to use your imagination or search elsewhere for the more colorful version.) See also SNAFU.
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See foo.
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