Definitions

1. verb

to spoil or ruin something by making a mistake or doing something badly

“The inexperienced chef botched the soufflé, and it collapsed in the oven.”

2. noun

a mistake or a bad job, especially one that has spoiled or ruined something

“The botch in the repair job meant that the car was inoperable again.”

3. verb

to do something badly or inefficiently, often because of a lack of skill or experience

“The new employee botched the presentation and had to start over.”