Botches

/ˈbɑtʃɪz/ verb

Definition

Performs or repairs something badly or clumsily; ruins something through poor execution.

Etymology

From 'botch,' a verb of uncertain origin that first appeared in English around the 16th century, possibly from earlier obsolete terms meaning to mend or patch badly.

Kelly Says

The word 'botch' became super popular during the Renaissance when it described tailors doing terrible repair work, and it's been used to describe any kind of failure ever since.

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