Bungled

/ˈbʌŋɡəld/ verb

Definition

Messed something up or completed a task badly and clumsily.

Etymology

From the verb 'bungle,' which likely comes from Scandinavian origins, possibly related to 'bungla' meaning to work badly. It entered English in the 16th century meaning to perform clumsily or incompetently.

Kelly Says

The word 'bungle' is onomatopoetic—it almost sounds clumsy when you say it! The 'bung' sound matches the awkward, bumbling quality, which is why it's so satisfying to use when describing something that went hilariously wrong.

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