Boot
Boot verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.
Usage example: he booted the answer of what should have been an easy question
Flub
Flub verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.
Usage example: added too much flour and flubbed the gravy
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