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/ˈbɒtʃ/ · bot.ch
verb
  1. To perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner; to make a mess of something. The chef botched the soufflé, and it collapsed on the plate.
  2. To do something without skill, without care, or clumsily. She botched the DIY project and had to call a professional to fix it.
  3. To repair or mend clumsily. The amateur carpenter botched the repair job and had to redo it from scratch.
noun
  1. A botch; a mess or a blunder. The company's botch of the marketing campaign led to a significant loss of customers.
Did you know? The word 'botch' has been used in various contexts, including medicine, where a botched surgery can have serious consequences.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026