bungler

Definition of bunglernext
as in butcher
someone who bungles an effort a hopeless bungler at fixing things around the house

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butcher
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  • Take cues from this beautiful space and go with simple shaker-style cabinets and antique brass hardware, a combination of pendant lights and wall sconces, some shiplap on the walls, and a butcher-block island.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
  • In town, the painter also notes the reek of decomposing bodies, of garbage, of blood streaming out of the butcher shop.
    Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Bungler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungler. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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