Bodge
verb
To repair or fix something in a quick and careless way, or in a way that is likely to break again.
I bodged the broken chair with some tape. It's not a perfect fix, but it will do for now.
Often appears as...
- bodge a job
- bodge it together
noun
A job that has been bodged and not done properly.
The DIY project turned out to be a complete bodge. Next time, we're hiring professionals.
Often appears as...
- make a bodge of it
- a complete bodge
verb
To repair or fix something in a quick and careless way, or in a way that is likely to break again.
I bodged the broken chair with some tape. It's not a perfect fix, but it will do for now.
Often appears as...
- bodge a job
- bodge it together
noun
A job that has been bodged and not done properly.
The DIY project turned out to be a complete bodge. Next time, we're hiring professionals.
Often appears as...
- make a bodge of it
- a complete bodge
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Use 'bodge' in casual situations, not in formal or professional communication.
I just bodged the decor for the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Bodge' often implies a sense of disapproval or criticism of the quick fix.
He bodged the plumbing and now it leaks even more.
Pro Tip 3/3Impermanent Solution
A 'bodge' is usually a temporary solution, not meant to last long.
Don't just bodge the tent, we'll need it the whole weekend.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Use 'bodge' in casual situations, not in formal or professional communication.
I just bodged the decor for the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Bodge' often implies a sense of disapproval or criticism of the quick fix.
He bodged the plumbing and now it leaks even more.
Pro Tip 3/3Impermanent Solution
A 'bodge' is usually a temporary solution, not meant to last long.
Don't just bodge the tent, we'll need it the whole weekend.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Use 'bodge' in casual situations, not in formal or professional communication.
I just bodged the decor for the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Bodge' often implies a sense of disapproval or criticism of the quick fix.
He bodged the plumbing and now it leaks even more.
Pro Tip 3/3Impermanent Solution
A 'bodge' is usually a temporary solution, not meant to last long.
Don't just bodge the tent, we'll need it the whole weekend.
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