General
gouge
What does gouge mean?
The straight dope. Insider knowledge that saves you from learning the hard way — what questions are on the test, what the inspecting officer actually checks for, which chief to avoid on a Monday. Good gouge is currency.
"Get the gouge from someone who's done the board before — they ask the same three questions every time."
Origin
US Navy and Naval Academy slang going back decades — origin obscure, but heavily entrenched at Annapolis where midshipmen trade 'the gouge' on exams and inspections.
Frequently asked questions
What does gouge mean as slang?
Gouge is inside info — the shortcut, the answer key, or the heads-up you needed.
How do you use gouge in a sentence?
"Got any gouge on what's going to be on the exam?"
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