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Bungle

BUH-ngguhl

/ˈbʌŋɡʌl/

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bungle

Dictionary meaning

An embarrassing mistake.

Examples

  • I bungled the meeting.
  • I bungled the art piece when I figured out it came from my ex.

Synonyms: blunder

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