gouge
2gouge
verbgougedgoug·ing
Definition of GOUGE
transitive verb
1
: to scoop out with or as if with a gouge
2
a : to force out (an eye) with the thumb b : to thrust the thumb into the eye of
3
: to subject to extortion or undue exaction : overcharge
— goug·er noun
Examples of GOUGE
- The lamp fell and gouged the table.
- A bomb had gouged a large crater in the street.
- They feel that they are being gouged by the oil companies.
First Known Use of GOUGE
1570
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