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botch
1[ boch ]
verb (used with object)
- to spoil by poor work; bungle (often followed by up ):
He botched up the job thoroughly.
- to do or say in a bungling manner.
- to mend or patch in a clumsy manner.
noun
- a clumsy or poor piece of work; bungle:
He made a complete botch of his first attempt at baking.
- a clumsily added part or patch.
- a disorderly or confused combination.
botch
2[ boch ]
noun
- a swelling on the skin; a boil.
- an eruptive disease.
botch
/ bɒtʃ /
verb
- to spoil through clumsiness or ineptitude
- to repair badly or clumsily
noun
- Also calledbotch-up a badly done piece of work or repair (esp in the phrase make a botch of ( something ))
Derived Forms
- ˈbotcher, noun
Other Words From
- botch·er noun
- botch·er·y noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of botch1
Example Sentences
To not only botch this chance but also to do so without even scoring a touchdown?
"When we go to execute people, we often botch the executions."
But New York Democrats managed to botch the language of their own ballot measure so thoroughly that Democratic consultants now fear that the proposed amendment will actually help House Republicans.
“I don’t know about you, but I’m not particularly impressed. Over the last nine years, that same court has assigned you to six foster families and nine schools. It’s been one botch job after another with them. What do you say we try something new?”
After deciding on Hutchins, Souza said he told the film’s producers and production managers to hire her: “Please don’t botch the deal because she’s really great.”
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