Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bungle

verb
/ˈbʌŋɡl/
Definition
To carry out a task clumsily or ineptly.
Examples
  • He bungled the presentation, forgetting several key points.
  • The job was bungled so badly that they had to start over.
  • She bungled the recipe, resulting in a burnt cake.
Meaning
Bungle refers to making mistakes in a task or executing it poorly, often due to carelessness or lack of skill.
Synonyms
  • mess up
  • blunder
  • botch
  • bung