bungle
|bun/gle|
B2
/ˈbʌŋɡəl/
clumsy mistake
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bungle' originates from an unknown source, possibly Scandinavian, where 'bungla' meant 'to work clumsily'.
Historical Evolution
'bungla' transformed into the English word 'bungle' during the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to work clumsily', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to carry out a task clumsily or incompetently'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mistake or failure, typically one resulting from mismanagement or incompetence.
The project was a complete bungle from start to finish.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35