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Bungle Definition & Meaning

bungle
noun
  1. an embarrassing mistake
verb
  1. make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement"
  2. spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly; "I bungled it!"

"Bungle" in song lyrics

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  • "jungle bungle"
    AOL — AOL
  • "mr bungle"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does bungle mean?
an embarrassing mistake make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement" spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly; "I bungled it!"
What part of speech is bungle?
Bungle is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does bungle have?
Bungle has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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