<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>To spoil by poor work; bungle (often followed by up): He botched up the job thoroughly.</li><li>To do or say in a bungling manner.</li><li>To mend or patch in a clumsy manner.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A clumsy or poor piece of work; bungle: He made a complete botch of his first attempt at baking.</li><li>A clumsily added part or patch.</li><li>A disorderly or confused combination.</li></ul>