First Known Use: 1549
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bungle
verb bun·gle \ˈbəŋ-gəl\
: to make mistakes in doing (something) : to not do (something) well or successfully
bun·gledbun·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of BUNGLE
intransitive verb
: to act or work clumsily and awkwardly
transitive verb
— bungle noun
— bun·gler \-g(ə-)lər\ noun
— bun·gling·ly \-g(ə-)liŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of BUNGLE
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic banga to hammer
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BUNGLE Defined for Kids
bungle
verb bun·gle \ˈbəŋ-gəl\
bun·gledbun·gling
Definition of BUNGLE for Kids
: to act, do, make, or work badly <bungled the job>
— bun·gler noun
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