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Gouged Meaning in English

word · lemma: gouge

ˈɡaʊdʒd
GOWJD
ɡˈaʊdʒd
GOWJD

Definición

Removed or cut something out with force, often leaving a deep mark or hole; also means to overcharge someone (informal use).

Uso & Matices

Formal in the sense of physical removal, but 'gouged' as 'overcharged' is informal, often in phrases like 'I got gouged on the price.' Common with 'out' as in 'gouged out.' Distinct from 'scratched' (surface level).

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He gouged a hole in the wall with a metal rod.

basic

She accidentally gouged her desk with a knife.

basic

The sculpture was gouged during shipping and arrived damaged.

basic

He felt like he was gouged on the price for that concert ticket.

natural

Part of the painting was gouged out when the frame broke.

natural

My old phone had a badly gouged screen from being dropped so many times.

natural