botch
18 synonyms and 0 antonyms for botch, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To do something badly or carelessly, ruining the result.
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How to use botch
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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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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.