bungling
|bun-gling|
B2
/ˈbʌŋɡlɪŋ/
(bungle)
clumsy mistake
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bungle' originates from an unknown origin, possibly Scandinavian, where 'bungla' meant 'to work clumsily'.
Historical Evolution
'bungla' transformed into the English word 'bungle', and eventually became the modern English word 'bungling'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to work clumsily', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'clumsily or incompetently carried out'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of carrying out a task clumsily or incompetently.
His bungling of the project led to its failure.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45