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- [buhng-guh l]
- /ˈbʌŋ gəl/
- /ˈbʌŋ.ɡl̩/
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- [buhng-guh l]
- /ˈbʌŋ gəl/
Definitions of bungled word
- verb with object bungled to do clumsily and awkwardly; botch: He bungled the job. 1
- verb without object bungled to perform or work clumsily or inadequately: He is a fool who bungles consistently. 1
- noun bungled a bungling performance. 1
- noun bungled that which has been done clumsily or inadequately. 1
- verb bungled simple past tense and past participle of bungle. 0
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Origin of bungled
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; of uncertain origin
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Parts of speech for Bungled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bungled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bungled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bungled
adjective bungled
- abortive — An abortive attempt or action is unsuccessful.
verb bungled
- fumbled — Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something.
- mismanaged — Simple past tense and past participle of mismanage.
- muffed — a thick, tubular case for the hands, covered with fur or other material, used by women and girls for warmth and as a handbag.
noun bungled
- misprinted — Simple past tense and past participle of misprint.
- mistook — simple past tense of mistake.
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