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foobar

foobar

9.9
A situation of complete disorder and failure
  • noun
  • /ˈfuːbɑːr/
  • Slang
translation icon : desastre
  • The new software release turned into a complete foobar when none of the features worked.

Examples

  • If we do not fix these errors soon, the whole project will be a foobar.

  • After the miscommunication, the event planning became a foobar and had to be rescheduled.

  • The project ended in a complete foobar.

  • After the last update, everything turned into a foobar.

  • The new software release turned into a complete foobar when none of the features worked.

  • After the miscommunication, the event planning became a foobar and had to be rescheduled.

  • If we do not fix these errors soon, the whole project will be a foobar.

Synonyms

mess
vsfoobar
∞ 1.0

A situation in which things are untidy and confused

is more strongly about complete collapse and confusion from mistakes
debacle
vsfoobar
75 8.5

A sudden complete failure that causes public embarrassment or big loss

is informal and covers general disorder and confusion from mistakes
mix-up
vsfoobar
53 3.3

A mistake that happens when someone confuses one thing with another

is more about total collapse and systemic confusion, not single incidents
mess-up
vsfoobar
  • Informal
9 5.1

A situation that is badly organized and full of mistakes

covers a wider situation of complete disorder rather than one botched task
foul-up
vsfoobar
  • Informal
5 7.7

A serious, embarrassing mistake often caused by confusion or poor planning

is broader, about complete chaotic failure rather than single mistakes
mish
vsfoobar
  • Informal
3 9.9

A small problem that causes confusion or delay

refers to total disorder and failure, not just a minor mistake
comedy of errors
vsfoobar
  • Informal
2 5.8

A series of mistakes that cause funny, confusing problems

is about total disorder from mistakes but without comic emphasis
complete and utter disaster
vsfoobar
1 3.7

A situation that is a total failure causing big problems

is informal and includes utter chaos or confusion, not only failure
snafu
vsfoobar
  • Slang
9.9

In a state of complete confusion because of a mistake or bad planning

is informal and highlights complete disorder rather than just confusion
total shitbucket
vsfoobar
  • Offensive
9.9

A project, event, or thing that fails very badly

is informal but focuses on general disorder rather than only failure
total shitfuck
vsfoobar
  • Offensive
9.9

A situation that is very messy and badly managed

is informal and profane while keeping the same total disorder sense
complete buttfuck
vsfoobar
  • Offensive
9.9

A very bad, chaotic situation used as rude slang

is the informal general term without the extreme vulgar emphasis
up the boohai
vsfoobar
  • New Zealand
9.9

A plan or project that goes badly and fails completely

is a general informal term used beyond regional slang for total disorder
bordel
vsfoobar
  • Slang
9.9

A very messy place or situation

is informal and focuses on disorder caused by errors rather than messiness

Antonyms

order
∞ 1.0

The arrangement of things in a neat sequence

success
∞ 1.0

Getting what you want after working hard

How Chaotic

catastrophe
176 7.0
chaos
438 3.1
foobar
  • Slang
9.9
to snafu
  • Slang
9.9
disorder
31 3.7
mess
∞ 1.0
mix-up
53 3.3

Surface Forms

foobar singular
foobars plural

Etymology

Foobar is also used to mean a complete mess. One popular story says it comes from the wartime slang FUBAR, which meant 'messed up beyond recognition', so calling a situation a foobar means it is totally broken or chaotic.