Badly overcooks Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. celebrated Scottish poet (1759-1796)
2. United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

Hint 2: Clue Definition

BADLY (adverb)
1. in a disobedient or naughty way
2. with great intensity (`bad’ is a nonstandard variant for `badly’)

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