Meaning of butcherly in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   butcherly

   Definitions

   1. poorly done

   Examples

   • « a botchy piece of work »
   • « it was an unskillful attempt »

   Synonyms

   • unskilled
2. 2. accompanied by bloodshed

   Examples

   • « this bitter and sanguinary war »

   Synonyms

   • bloody