Bungle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbəŋ-gəl/ bun·gle

Meaning & Definition of Bungle

Bungle (verb)

  1. to act or work clumsily and awkwardly
  2. mishandle, botch

Bungle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way

    "bungled the job the first time she tried to do it"

    similar: blow, bobble, boggle, bollix (up), boot, botch, bugger (up), bumble, butcher, dub, flub, fluff, foozle, foul up, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mangle, mess (up), muck up, muff, murder, screw up
    related: blunder, gum (up), muddle, piffle, blemish, blight, damage, flaw, harm, hurt, impair, injure, mar, mutilate, ruin, spoil, vitiate, destroy, wreck, mishandle, mismanage
    near: ameliorate, better, enhance, help, improve, meliorate, rectify, refine, reform, remedy, doctor, fix, patch, recondition, renovate, repair, revamp

Bungle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in fumble, botch

    similar: bobble, botch, fumble, foul-up, mix-up, blunder, error, fault, flub, goof, inaccuracy, lapse, miscue, misstep, mistake, oversight, slip, slipup, stumble, chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, disorder, disorganization, hash, jumble, mess, muddle, shambles

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bungle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bungle:

blow, bobble, boggle, bollix (up), boot, botch, bugger (up), bumble, butcher, dub, flub, fluff, foozle, foul up, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mangle, mess (up), muck up, muff, murder, screw up, foul-up, mix-up, blunder, error, fault, goof, inaccuracy, lapse, miscue, misstep, mistake, oversight, slip, slipup, stumble, chaos, confusion

Related Words for Bungle

gum (up), piffle, blemish, blight, damage, flaw, harm, hurt, impair, injure, mar, mutilate, ruin, spoil, vitiate, destroy, wreck, mishandle, mismanage

Near Antonyms of Bungle

ameliorate, better, enhance, help, improve, meliorate, rectify, refine, reform, remedy, doctor, fix, patch, recondition, renovate, repair, revamp

Word Forms of Bungle

Inflections: bungled, bungling

Derived words: bungle (noun), bungler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bungle

perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic banga to hammer

First known use: 1530t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Bungle

Frequently Asked Questions about Bungle

What does "Bungle" mean?

"Bungle" means to act or work clumsily and awkwardly. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to act or work clumsily and awkwardly. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bungle"?

Other words for "Bungle" include blow, bobble, boggle, bollix (up), boot, botch, bugger (up) and bumble. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bungle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bungle"?

There are 68 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bungle". Common alternatives include blow, bobble, boggle, bollix (up), boot, botch, bugger (up), bumble, butcher and dub.

How do you use "Bungle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bungle" in a sentence: "bungled the job the first time she tried to do it".

Is "Bungle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bungle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Bungle" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Bungle" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Bungle"?

"Bungle" is pronounced /ˈbəŋ-gəl/ and divided into syllables as bun·gle.

What is the origin of the word "Bungle"?

"Bungle" comes from perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic banga to hammer. First known use: 1530t.