gouge

²gouge

verb

gougedgoug·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

1. The lamp fell and gouged the table.
2. A bomb had gouged a large crater in the street.
3. They feel that they are being gouged by the oil companies.

First Known Use of GOUGE

1570

Related to GOUGE

Synonyms: overcharge, soak, sting, surcharge

Antonyms: undercharge

Related Words: cheat, defraud, stick; clip, fleece, skin; mischarge

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