Complete Definition of "botch"

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English

Etymology
bocchen

Pronunciation
(Received Pronunciation|UK) IPA|/b�ʧ/, SAMPA|/bQtS/
(General American|US) IPA|/b��ʧ/, SAMPA|/bA:tS/
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:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�t�|-�t�

Verb
en-verb|botch|es
#(transitive) to perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner; to make a mess of something; to ruin; to bungle; to spoil; to destroy
#:A botched haircut seems to take forever to grow out.

  1. to do something without skill, without care, or clumsily

Noun
en-noun|botches

  1. An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly
  2. A ruined, defective, or clumsy piece of work; mess; bungle
  3. A mistake that is very stupid or embarrassing
  4. A messy, disorderly or confusing combination; conglomeration; hodgepodge
  5. A visible rash or swelling on the skin; a boil

Translations

German: verpfuschen (1)

See also
foul up
mess up
screw up

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Revision and Credits for"botch"
  • 2007-12-15 22:14 - SemperBlotto - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/24.210.160.206|24.210.160.206]] ([[User_talk:24.210.160.206|Talk]]); changed back to last version by [[User:UllmannBot|UllmannBot]]

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