What does BOTCH mean?

Botch

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To do something badly or without skill, often causing damage or harm.

Pronunciations: US: /bɑtʃ/; UK: /bɒtʃ/

Origin and Usage: The word "botch" originated in the late Middle English period, from the Middle Low German word "bocke" meaning "to mend." It was first used in the sense of "to repair clumsily" in the 16th century and later came to mean "to spoil by unskilful work" in the 17th century.

Synonyms: Bungle, mishandle, mess up, ruin, spoil, fumble, mangle, mar.

Related Words: Batch, catch, notch, watch.

Example Sentences:

• He botched the job and caused more damage.
• She botched the recipe and the cake turned out terrible.
• The surgeon botched the operation and the patient had to undergo another surgery.