Meaning of the word botch in English

What does botch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

botch

US /bɑːtʃ/
UK /bɒtʃ/

Verb

carry out (a task) badly or carelessly

Example:
The chef managed to botch the simple recipe.
I really botched that presentation.

Noun

a task that has been carried out badly or carelessly

Example:
The repair job was a complete botch.
He made a real botch of the painting.