gouging
|goug/ing|
B2
/ɡaʊdʒɪŋ/
(gouge)
carve or overcharge
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gouge' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'gouge,' where 'gouge' meant 'chisel.'
Historical Evolution
'gouge' changed from the Old French word 'gouge' and eventually became the modern English word 'gouge.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'chisel,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to carve' and 'to overcharge.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make a groove, hole, or indentation with or as if with a gouge.
The carpenter was gouging a groove into the wood.
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Verb 2
to overcharge or swindle someone.
The store was accused of gouging customers during the crisis.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45