modge

British

/ mɒdʒ /

verb

dialect (tr) to do shoddily; make a mess of

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Etymology

Origin of modge

C20: perhaps a variant of mudge to crush (hops)

Example Sentences

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With the magic of a clear glue varnish such as Modge Podge, you can bedeck everything from glassware, votives, pottery, frames, coasters and serving trays to handmade stationery or cards with your dried blossoms.

From Seattle Times

One of the bathrooms has a floor covered with old comic strips, finished with modge podge.

From Washington Times

They said that one Daniel Modge wanted one of the seats, but Southampton might arrange for the other.

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