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botches

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

botches

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

botches is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, botches is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbotches

1noun
  • An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly; a ruined, defective, or clumsy piece of work.
  • A patch put on, or a part of a garment patched or mended in a clumsy manner.
  • A mistake that is very stupid or embarrassing.
  • A messy, disorderly or confusing combination; conglomeration; hodgepodge.
  • One who makes a mess of something; a bungler.
1verb
  • To perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner; to make a mess of something

    Synonyms: bungle, destroy, ruin, spoil

    Example: "A botched haircut seems to take forever to grow out."

  • To do something without skill, without care, or clumsily.
  • To repair or mend clumsily.
1noun
  • A tumour or other malignant swelling.
  • A case or outbreak of boils or sores.

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