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bungle

/ˈbʌŋɡ(ə)l/
verb
[with object]
1 Carry out (a task) clumsily or incompetently.
1.1 usually as adjective bunglingno object Make or be prone to making many mistakes.
noun
A mistake or badly carried out action.

Origin
Mid 16th century: of unknown origin; compare with bumble.

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It is a serious pedestrian bungle
To walk below a python in the jungle.
Unless your brother had kids early,
You'll never be an uncle.

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