What does fubar in German mean?

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Fubar is slang (mangled German) for the word "Furchtbar" which means terrible or horrible -- Think of it as the opposite of "Wunderbar." Furcht means fear, literally translated, and the "bar" is added to make it an adverb or noun, as the case may be.
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What did fubar mean in Private Ryan?

They are: Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition (clean version). Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition (what the army commonly meant it to be). A derivation from the German Word „furchtbar” (awful).
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What does fubar mean in English?

Definition of fubar

(Entry 1 of 2) US slang. : thoroughly confused, disordered, damaged or ruined Likewise, if users get completely fubar while filling in the multitudes of fields in all the different pages of your dialog, they may choose the ejector seat and press the Cancel button.—
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Is fubar a real term?

Fubar is short for Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition: If you don't have a good excuse, then you are fubar.
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What is a fubar used for?

In addition to prying, splitting and bending wood boards, and pulling nails, the 30″-long Fubar can be used to shut off gas valves and as a fire hydrant wrench.
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Common MILITARY expressions



What does FUBAR Bundy meaning?

Acronym. Definition. FUBAR BUNDY. Fouled Up Beyond All Repair But Unfortunately Not Dead Yet (medical emergency room slang)
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Who created FUBAR?

FUBAR features characters created by Dave Lawrence and Paul Spence that they developed based on the head-banger subculture. Terry Cahill, one of the main characters of the film played by Lawrence was based on a character Lawrence created at Loose Moose Theatre in the mid-90s.
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Is fubar still used?

FUBAR had a resurgence in the American lexicon after the term was used in two popular movies: Tango and Cash (1989); and Saving Private Ryan (1998). This particular FUBAR acronym survived WWII and for a time, mainly in the 1970s, found its way into the lexicon of management consultants.
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What language is fubar used in?

Fubar is slang (mangled German) for the word "Furchtbar" which means terrible or horrible -- Think of it as the opposite of "Wunderbar." Furcht means fear, literally translated, and the "bar" is added to make it an adverb or noun, as the case may be. Notice that "Wunderbar" translates literally into wonderful.
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Is the word snafu offensive?

The original, military meaning of snafu is obscene. However, since you don't actually say the f-word when saying snafu, just about no one is offended by this word these days. Back in the military, a snafu would have been a dangerous situation, but this word is used now for any kind of goof-up.
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How do you use fubar in a sentence?

Fubar sentence example

They are available to the general public, both in stores and through the Fubar website. Fubar offers more than one variety of organic fuel bars.
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What does FUBU stand for?

An acronym that stands for “For Us By Us,” FUBU was created to specifically target young African-American consumers. John, who started the operation with his childhood friends Keith Perrin, J.
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What are some military slang words?

Military Slang From the NATO Alphabet
  • Alpha Charlie – A vulgar term for being verbally reprimanded (ass chewing)
  • Blue Falcon – Someone who betrays you (buddy f'er)
  • Bravo Zulu – A compliment meaning “well done”
  • Charlie Foxtrot – A vulgar term for a messed up situation (a “clusterf--”)
  • Charlie Mike – Continue mission.
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Was Saving Private Ryan a true story?

While much of the movie is a fictional account, the premise behind Capt. Miller's mission is based on a true story. That is the story of the Niland brothers — Edward, Preston, Robert, and Frederick — from Tonawanda, New York. The two middle brothers, Preston and Robert, had enlisted prior to the beginning of the War.
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What did fubar mean in ww2?

FUBAR is an acronym that originated in the military to stand for the words "f***ed up beyond all repair." This is often softened to "fouled up beyond all repair" in reference to hardware.
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Is Ben Affleck in Saving Private Ryan?

Saving Private Ryan featured Matt Damon as the title character, but here's why some viewers misremember Ben Affleck playing a role too. Some viewers misremember Ben Affleck as part of the cast of Saving Private Ryan - here's why.
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Does AWOL mean crazy?

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It also means 'crazy' in Am.
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How do you say hello in military?

Errr... - (U.S. Marines) An abbreviated or unmotivated "Oorah". Often used as a form of acknowledgment or greeting. Yes, we really do walk around saying "Errr" at one another in the way normal civilized humans say "Hello."
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How do you say yes in military terms?

“Roger that”

The meaning evolved until “roger” meant “yes.” Today, the NATO phonetic alphabet says, “Romeo,” in place of R, but “roger” is still used to mean a message was received.
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What does 6 mean in military?

What is “Got Your 6″? In the military, “Got your six” means “I've got your back.” The saying originated with World War I fighter pilots referencing a pilot's rear as the six o'clock position. It is now a ubiquitous term in the military that highlights the loyalty and cooperation found in military culture.
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What does 8 up mean?

To be highly intoxicated on drugs and/or alcohol. *ss up.
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Where is FUBAR located?

Fubar returns to Calgary

The 2002 mockumentary features the adventures of Terry and Dean — two Calgary headbangers who lived to drink, fight and break stuff.
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Where did the term snafu come from?

Etymology. The term was born during WWII as an acronym of the initials of the words situation normal, all fucked up, which summed up the chaos and confusion of the war from an individual soldier's point of view.
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What is bar military term?

Bar. Beyond All Repair. Army, War, Warfare.
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What is a crunchy in the army?

(US Vietnam era military slang, usually in the plural) An infantry soldier, a grunt.
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