Bodge

/bɑːdʒ/ verb

To repair or fix something badly or carelessly, creating a messy or temporary solution instead of doing it properly.

Origin uncertain, possibly from 'badge' or related to the idea of botching; British slang dating to at least the 19th century, possibly from a dialectal term or craftsman's jargon.

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