bungled
|bun-gled|
B2
/ˈbʌŋɡəld/
(bungle)
clumsy mistake
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bungle' originates from an unknown source, possibly Scandinavian, where 'bungla' meant 'to work clumsily'.
Historical Evolution
'bungla' transformed into the English word 'bungle' during the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to work clumsily', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45