Botching

/ˈbɑtʃɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Performing or repairing something badly or clumsily; the act of doing poor work and ruining something.

Etymology

From 'botch,' the present participle form created by adding the suffix '-ing,' which indicates an ongoing action or process.

Kelly Says

This word is often used for that moment when someone is actively making a mess of something—like 'he's botching the repair' means he's doing it badly right now!

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