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Fugazi - Definition and Overview

  • Fugazi were Japanese deserters during World War II.
  • Fugazi is the name of an alternative rock band from Washington, D.C.
  • Fugazi was an American GI slang during the Vietnam war. "Fugazi" is an acronym which stands for "Fucked Up, Got Ambushed, Zipped In." It refers to out-of-control situation such as in a chaotic jungle warfare combat environment.

See also: List of U.S. Army acronyms and expressions

  • Fugazi is the name of the 1984 studio album of the progressive rock band Marillion. The album has a track of the same name, referring to the meaning under #3.
  • Fugazi is also an Italian slang term for something that is 'fake'.

Example Usage of Fugazi

xdistance13x: listening to "Fugazi - Rend It" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gv8px
xxjelleexx: It's quite 'round these parts now that everyone has left. Fugazi radio? Yes please!
Gambox: just listened to Waiting Room by Fugazi on @Grooveshark: http://tinysong.com/7vPw
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