botch

UK: bɒtʃ | US: bɑːtʃ

Definition

  1. vt. to carry out a task badly or carelessly

  2. n. a poorly done piece of work; a clumsy mistake

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Etymology

The word "botch" traces back to Middle English bocchen, meaning "to repair clumsily," possibly influenced by Old English bōt (remedy) and Germanic roots related to patching or mending. Over time, its meaning shifted from "imperfect repair" to "blunder" or "bungle," reflecting the outcome of careless work.

Examples

  1. He tried to fix the leak but only managed to botch the job.

  2. The tailor botched the hem, leaving uneven stitches.

  3. Her speech was a botch, full of stumbles and pauses.

  4. Don’t let an amateur botch the plumbing repairs.

  5. The project failed due to a series of bureaucratic botches.