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bodge Definition and Meaning in English (bodge definition)

verb
Synonyms:botchmess upfumble
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Bodge definition: To repair or make something in a clumsy or unskillful way, often resulting in a poor quality finish.

Definitions of Bodge

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To repair or make something in a clumsy or unskillful way, often resulting in a poor quality finish.

  2. 2noun(informal)

    A piece of work that has been done badly or clumsily, often as a temporary or makeshift solution.

Example Sentences

casual

“He tried to bodge the broken chair with some tape, but it didn't last.”

casual

“The whole project was a bodge from start to finish.”

casual

“Don't just bodge it; take your time and do it right.”

Synonyms

botchmess upfumbleclumsy jobamateur repair

Antonyms

perfectfix properlyskillful repairmasterwork

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensebodged
present participlebodging
agent nounbodger

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Bodge definition: To repair or make something in a clumsy or unskillful way, often resulting in a poor quality finish.
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'Bodge' translates to 'bodge' in English. Bodge definition: To repair or make something in a clumsy or unskillful way, often resulting in a poor quality finish.
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