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botch

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Verb — To do something badly or carelessly, ruining the result.

How to use botch

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

botch a job botch it up a complete botch

Etymology

From Middle English bocchen ("to mend"), of uncertain origin — possibly related to Old English words for repairing or improving something.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “botch” mean?

The word “botch” means to do something badly or carelessly, ruining the result. In plain terms, to do a job so poorly that it fails or has to be redone.

How do you pronounce “botch”?

“Botch” is pronounced boch (/bɑt͡ʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “botch” in a sentence?

Here is “botch” used in a sentence: “He botched the job interview by showing up an hour late.”

What part of speech is “botch”?

Depending on how it is used, “botch” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “botch” come from?

The word “botch” comes from Old English. From Middle English bocchen ("to mend"), of uncertain origin — possibly related to Old English words for repairing or improving something.

How many meanings does “botch” have?

“Botch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to do something badly or carelessly, ruining the result.

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bodge foul up mess up screw up

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