fubar

[ foo-bahr ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. not working; completely messed up; bungled; disordered; confused.

fubar

/ ˈfʊːbɑː /

adjective

1. slang.
   irreparably damaged or bungled

Word History and Origins

Origin of fubar¹

First recorded in 1940–45; f(ucked) or f(ouled) u(p) b(eyond) a(ll) r(ecognition); originally U.S. military slang

Word History and Origins

Origin of fubar¹

C20: acronym for f ( ucked ) u ( p ) b ( eyond ) a ( ll ) r ( epair )

Example Sentences

After he wraps a new season of the Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy series “FUBAR” this summer, he’s hoping to go straight into making a second chapter of “Mr. Throwback” with his gold medalist buddy.

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Following her 1987 first time onstage at Fubar’s Comedy Club, she opted for a class at the Holy City Zoo.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new ‘FUBAR’ character reminds the star of his own infidelity and divorce.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new ‘FUBAR’ character reminds the star of his own infidelity and divorce.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new ‘FUBAR’ character reminds the star of his own infidelity and divorce.

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