Charlie Foxtrot Edit Meaning

1.

n.

Phonetics for Cluster-Fuck

"This is a real Charlie Foxtrot assignment."

2.

The abbreviation for Cluster-Fuck (CF) using the Phonetic Alphabet

I knew that mission was going to be a huge charlie foxtrot after things started to hit the fan

See cf, cluster fuck, fubar, uh oh, problem

3.

Military slang, phonetic abbreviation for "Cluster Fucked", metaphorically describing an incoherant entanglement of a certain situation or formation.

Don't break you're chain of command, then I'll have a shitload of paperwork coming my way and it'll turn my schedule into a big Charlie Foxtrot.

When marching, keep your distance, interval and cover, or the formation is a Charlie Foxtrot.

See military, bmt, basic training, marching

4.

An alt of clusterfuck which can be used in the presence of children, parents, or other groups one might wish to avoid cursing in front of.

"Somebody un-charlie foxtrot this charlie foxtrot."

-Captain of a local educational sailing vessel upon discovering a clusterfuck of rope while instructing a class of fifth-graders.

See clusterfuck, cluster fuck, mess, disaster, train wreck