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initialism vs snafu

snafu vs initialism

initialism and snafu both are nouns.

initialism is not an adjective while snafu is an adjective.

initialism is not a verb while snafu is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
initialism Yes No No No
snafu Yes Yes Yes No
initialism (noun) snafu (noun)
an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name and pronounced separately an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up
a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name and pronounced as one word
initialism (adjective) snafu (adjective)
snarled or stalled in complete confusion
initialism (verb) snafu (verb)
cause to be in a state of complete confusion
Difference between initialism and snafu

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