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gouging

Gouging (noun) means the act of cutting or scooping something out with a gouge, or of badly overcharging someone. Example: “Regulators cracked down on price gouging during the shortage.”

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The act of cutting or scooping something out with a gouge, or of badly overcharging someone.
"Regulators cracked down on price gouging during the shortage."

Word forms

gougings plural

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What does “gouging” mean?

The word “gouging” means the act of cutting or scooping something out with a gouge, or of badly overcharging someone.

How do you use “gouging” in a sentence?

Here is “gouging” used in a sentence: “Regulators cracked down on price gouging during the shortage.”

What part of speech is “gouging”?

“Gouging” is a noun.

What is the meaning of gouging?

"gouging" (noun) means the act of cutting or scooping something out with a gouge, or of badly overcharging someone.

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