- to do clumsily and awkwardly; botch: He bungled the job.
- to perform or work clumsily or inadequately: He is a fool who bungles consistently.
- a bungling performance.
- that which has been done clumsily or inadequately.
- to spoil (an operation) through clumsiness, incompetence, etc; botch
- a clumsy or unsuccessful performance or piece of work; mistake; botch