Definition of botch
(Entry 1 of 3)
: an inflammatory sore
botch
verb
botched; botching; botches
Definition of botch (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to foul up hopelessly
—often used with up
2
: to put together in a makeshift way
botch
noun (2)Definition of botch (Entry 3 of 3)
2
: patchwork, hodgepodge
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The first known use of botch was in the 14th century
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