bungle — to carry out (a task) badly or carelessly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to carry out (a task) badly or carelessly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌŋɡəl/
Korean meaning: 일을 서투르게 처리하다, 망치다
Korean pronunciation: **벙**글
Example Sentences
- The chef bungled the wedding cake so badly that it looked like a food fight had occurred.
- Don't bungle this presentation - our company's future depends on it.
- He managed to bungle even the simplest task of making coffee.
bungle
VERB//ˈbʌŋɡəl//
to carry out (a task) badly or carelessly
The nervous waiter bungles the dinner service by dropping multiple plates
Bungle in the jungle, and you'll only tangle!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Scandinavian origin, likely related to Old Norse 'bungla' or Swedish 'bunga' meaning to work badly or clumsily. The word entered English in the late 17th century with the sense of performing a task in a clumsy or careless manner.
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📝Examples
“The chef bungled the wedding cake so badly that it looked like a food fight had occurred.”
“Don't bungle this presentation - our company's future depends on it.”
“He managed to bungle even the simplest task of making coffee.”
“The government's bungle of the crisis led to widespread criticism.”
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