Here is the dictionary-style output for "bodge":
bodge
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to do something badly or without skill; to make a mess of something
Pronunciations: US: /bäj/; UK: /bɒdʒ/
Origin and Usage: The word "bodge" originated in British English in the early 20th century as a slang term meaning "to botch" or "to make a mess of something." It is still commonly used in British English today.
Synonyms: botch, bumble, flub, mess up, muddle
Related Words: badge, dodge, lodge, podge, wedge
Example Sentences:
- He tried to fix the sink himself, but he ended up bodging it and making it worse.
- The carpenter bodged the job, and the table ended up being wobbly and unstable.
- Don bodge the presentation, make sure you practice beforehand.