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Definition of gouger

gouger

/ˈɡaʊ.dʒɚ/
gou · ger
Plural:gougers
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gouger Lexical Profile

gouger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or business that overcharges, swindles, or extorts excessive amounts of money from customers, especially during an emergency or shortage.

Example

"State regulators imposed heavy fines on any price gouger caught inflating the cost of bottled water after the hurricane."

2

A person or tool that cuts, scoops out, or makes grooves or holes in a surface.

Example

"The woodworker used a specialized gouger to hollow out the interior of the wooden bowl."

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• Nearby Words

gotta
gouda
gouge
gouger
goulash
goulburn
goumi

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gouger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gouger
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