noun
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."
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- Plural
- gougings
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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.
