Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
potch
verb
/pɒtʃ/
Definition
To create a messy or hasty repair; to improvise or patch something together.
Examples
- He had to potch his bike after the tire went flat on the way to work.
- Instead of calling a professional, she decided to potch the leaking sink herself.
- They potched the old fence together to keep the dogs in the yard.
Meaning
The term ‘potch’ often refers to fixing something in a careless or clumsy manner, typically used in informal contexts.
Synonyms
- mend
- patch
- improvise
- fix
