Botch up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɑtʃ/ /ˈəp

BAHCH-up

UK

bˈɒtʃ/ /ˈʌp

BOTCH-up

Definition

To do something badly or carelessly, resulting in a mistake or a poor outcome; to mess something up.

Usage & Nuances

'Botch up' is informal and often critical; used when someone makes a noticeable mistake, especially with practical tasks. Common with 'job', 'repair', or 'plan.' You can also say 'botch something up' or just 'botch it.' Don't confuse with 'fix' (to repair) or 'patch up' (to mend).

• Spanish: estropear - hacer un lío - arruinar
• Portuguese (BR): estragar - fazer besteira - bagunçar
• Portuguese (PT): estragar - fazer asneira - baralhar
• Chinese (Simplified): 搞砸 - 弄糟
• Chinese (Traditional): 搞砸 - 弄糟
• Hindi: गड़बड़ करना - बिगाड़ देना
• Arabic: أفسد - خرّب
• Bengali: গুরুতর ভুল করা - সবকিছু নষ্ট করা
• Russian: испортить - напортачить
• Japanese: 台無しにする - しくじる
• Vietnamese: làm hỏng - làm rối tung lên
• Korean: 망치다 - 엉망으로 하다
• Turkish: berbat etmek - yüzüne gözüne bulaştırmak
• Urdu: بگاڑ دینا - گڑبڑ کرنا
• Indonesian: merusak - kacaukan

Example Sentences

He really botched up his homework.

basic

I don't want to botch up the recipe.

basic

They botched up the meeting schedule.

basic

Don't let Tom near the printer—he always botches up everything.

natural

I tried to fix the sink, but ended up botching it up even more.

natural

The team totally botched up their chance to win.

natural